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ASV 716

1984 Ford Popular

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

6,831 mi
Last recorded6,831 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 1984 Ford Popular18,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASV 716
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 6,831 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 4,455 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre exhaust supported with wire

nearside front brake disc badly pitted / corroded

nearside front tyre cracking badly

offside front tyre cracking badly

windscreen lightly scratched

Fail 1 Mar 2012 4,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

centre exhaust supported with wire

nearside front brake disc badly pitted / corroded

nearside front tyre cracking badly

offside front tyre cracking badly

windscreen lightly scratched

Pass 24 Feb 2011 3,572 miles

all welded repairs look poor

corrosion by rear seat belt mounts

exhaust mounts in poor condition

front brake discs look poor

screen scratched

steering rack feels rough

wear in nsf top strut mount

Fail 17 Feb 2011 3,564 miles

Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

all welded repairs look poor

corrosion by rear seat belt mounts

exhaust mounts in poor condition

front brake discs look poor

osf compliance bushes in poor condition

screen scratched

steering rack feels rough

wear in nsf top strut mount

Pass 12 Mar 2010 2,530 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 1,847 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 1,829 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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ASV 716 is a 1984 Ford Popular in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ASV 716, 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 ASV 716 registered?

ASV 716 is a 1984 Ford Popular, first registered on 30 January 1984.

Is ASV 716 safe to buy?

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