MOT Status
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82,090 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Nearside Front Lower Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
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)
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)
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.
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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.
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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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