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762 DDV

1980 Ford Popular

Blue Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

82,090 mi
Last recorded82,090 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1980 Ford Popular52,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration762 DDV
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 82,090 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 81,908 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 80,568 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 80,494 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 80,363 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 79,909 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 79,278 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 78,248 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 78,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 77,555 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 76,808 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 75,560 miles

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 74,381 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 73,590 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 73,590 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 71,325 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 69,664 miles

N/S/F idler slightly worn + GAITER SPLIT

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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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762 DDV is a 1980 Ford Popular in Blue with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1980 Ford Popular models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 52,861 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 762 DDV, 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 46 years old, this Ford Popular is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 762 DDV registered?

762 DDV is a 1980 Ford Popular, first registered on 1 September 1980.

Is 762 DDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 762 DDV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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