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8783 NO

1984 Ford Popular

Black Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,261 mi
Last recorded73,261 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1984 Ford Popular18,422 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration8783 NO
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 73,261 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 72,719 miles

Play in both front king pin bushes

Pass 22 Jul 2020 72,646 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 72,646 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2012 71,938 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 71,668 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 71,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2010 71,379 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 71,289 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 71,035 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 70,901 miles
Pass 1 Jul 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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8783 NO is a 1984 Ford Popular in Black with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1984 Ford Popular models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 18,422 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 8783 NO, 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 42 years old, this Ford Popular is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 8783 NO registered?

8783 NO is a 1984 Ford Popular, first registered on 1 February 1984.

Is 8783 NO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8783 NO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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