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6788 NG

1960 Ford Popular

Beige Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,826 mi
Last recorded46,826 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 1960 Ford Popular52,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6788 NG
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1960
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 46,826 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 46,498 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 46,251 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 45,804 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 45,803 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 45,637 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 45,637 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 45,477 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 45,465 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Ford Popular?

Based on 8,935 MOT tests across 1,708 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
288
Miles/Year
90
Year Lifespan
1,708
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 206
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 144
brake binding 143
Stop lamp not working 132
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 124
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6788 NG is a 1960 Ford Popular in Beige with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1960 Ford Popular models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 52,010 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 Popular fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 206 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 6788 NG, 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 66 years old, this Ford Popular is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 6788 NG?

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What year was 6788 NG registered?

6788 NG is a 1960 Ford Popular, first registered on 11 May 1960.

Is 6788 NG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6788 NG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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