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976 XUK

1960 Ford Popular

Blue Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,046 mi
Last recorded74,046 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 1960 Ford Popular52,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration976 XUK
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1960
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 74,046 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 74,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 73,812 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight inbalance in rear brakes

slight wear front wheel bearings

Fail 2 Jun 2010 73,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

RADIAL TYRES FITTED ON REAR AND CROSSPLY TYRES FITTED ON FRONT

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front wheel bearings slightly worn

nearside front tyre deteriating

Pass 13 Aug 2008 73,730 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 73,730 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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976 XUK is a 1960 Ford Popular in Blue with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1960 Ford Popular models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 52,010 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 976 XUK, 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 66 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 976 XUK registered?

976 XUK is a 1960 Ford Popular, first registered on 30 March 1960.

Is 976 XUK safe to buy?

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