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J812 PFX

1991 Ford Sapphire

White Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,139 mi
Last recorded87,139 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2009
Typical for 1991 Ford Sapphire31,577 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ812 PFX
MakeFord
ModelSapphire
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2009 87,139 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

both front brake flexi hoses perishing

exhaust system corroding

front number plate cracked

heavy engine oil leak

n/s/f shocker damp

n/s/f void bush split

Pass 19 Jan 2008 83,017 miles

corrosion not through all skins n/s/f floor pan + o/s floor around seat mount + rear chassis rails

exhaust front pipe corroding

front brake discs ridged

front brake flexi hoses started to perish

heavy engine oil leak

n/s/f anti roll bar bush started to perish

slight play top steering column mount

Fail 8 Dec 2007

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 76,127 miles

engine oil leak

front brake discs ridged

front brake flexi hoses perishing

front inner track control arm bushes perishing

fuel pipes corroding

handbrake efficiency on limit

o/s handbrake reading poor

play in front complience bushes

play in top steering column mount

rear tyres close to limit

Fail 30 Nov 2006

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front lower arm inner bushes perishing

slight play in both front outer anti oll bar compliance bushes

slight play in steering column

Pass 2 Nov 2005 70,250 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Sapphire?

Based on 1,482 MOT tests across 315 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
2,818
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
315
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 202
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 136
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 92
Brake pipe excessively corroded 81
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 62
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J812 PFX is a 1991 Ford Sapphire in White with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Ford Sapphire models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 31,577 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Sapphire fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 202 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J812 PFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Sapphire typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 35 years old, this Ford Sapphire is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J812 PFX is a 1991 Ford Sapphire, first registered on 23 September 1991.

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