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774 BRE

1954 Ford Popular

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

6,588 mi
Last recorded6,588 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 1954 Ford Popular33,891 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration774 BRE
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1954
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 6,588 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 219 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 6 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 26 Nov 2011 6 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 3 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 1,562 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 830 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 820 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006

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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774 BRE is a 1954 Ford Popular in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1954 Ford Popular models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 33,891 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 774 BRE, 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 72 years old, this Ford Popular is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 774 BRE registered?

774 BRE is a 1954 Ford Popular, first registered on 11 February 1954.

Is 774 BRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 774 BRE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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