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CYC 955

1984 Ford Popular

Brown Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,093 mi
Last recorded33,093 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1984 Ford Popular18,422 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYC 955
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 33,093 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 33,093 miles

Centre Front Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 32,522 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 32,161 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 32,021 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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CYC 955 is a 1984 Ford Popular in Brown with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CYC 955, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CYC 955?

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What year was CYC 955 registered?

CYC 955 is a 1984 Ford Popular, first registered on 5 September 1984.

Is CYC 955 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CYC 955 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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