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778 BYN

1981 Ford Popular

Beige Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

3,956 mi
Last recorded3,956 miles
Recorded on20 May 2008
Typical for 1981 Ford Popular14,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration778 BYN
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2008 3,956 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 3,955 miles

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

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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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778 BYN is a 1981 Ford Popular in Beige with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 778 BYN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 778 BYN registered?

778 BYN is a 1981 Ford Popular, first registered on 30 September 1981.

Is 778 BYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for 778 BYN shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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