1990 Ford Sapphire 1.6L Petrol · G227 UNJ
1990 Ford Sapphire (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1990. Recorded mileage 43,287 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD SAPPHIRE
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,287 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G227 UNJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 43,287 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G227 UNJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Ford Sapphire (G227 UNJ) between June 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
G227 UNJ Mileage History
- 06/06/202342,941 mi
- 07/06/202342,941 mi
- 20/11/202442,979 mi+38 mi
- 29/11/202442,979 mi
- 28/04/202643,287 mi+308 mi
Average of roughly 120 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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