MOT Status
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69,833 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside rear tyre perished slightly
How Reliable is the Ford Popular?
Based on 8,935 MOT tests across 1,708 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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597 UMG is a 1981 Ford Popular in Black with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1981 Ford Popular models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 14,098 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Ford Popular fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 206 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 597 UMG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Popular typically stays on UK roads for around 90 years. At 45 years old, this Ford Popular is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was 597 UMG registered?
597 UMG is a 1981 Ford Popular, first registered on 1 August 1981.
Is 597 UMG safe to buy?
The MOT history for 597 UMG shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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