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HAS 496

1982 Ford Popular

Black Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

62,220 mi
Last recorded62,220 miles
Recorded on23 May 2007
Typical for 1982 Ford Popular13,927 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAS 496
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 23 May 2007 62,220 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 61,821 miles

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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HAS 496 is a 1982 Ford Popular in Black with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1982 Ford Popular models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 13,927 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 HAS 496, 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 44 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 HAS 496?

You can check the full history of HAS 496 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HAS 496 registered?

HAS 496 is a 1982 Ford Popular, first registered on 1 November 1982.

Is HAS 496 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAS 496 shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HAS 496 have outstanding finance?

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