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JFO 294

1992 Ford Popular

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

1,038 mi
Last recorded1,038 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJFO 294
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 1,038 miles

steering slightly tight lock to lock

Fail 21 Mar 2019 1,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

steering slightly tight lock to lock

Pass 6 Jul 2012 2,964 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 2,744 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 2,106 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 5,193 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 719 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 May 2007 109 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 99 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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JFO 294 is a 1992 Ford Popular in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 JFO 294, 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 34 years old, this Ford Popular is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was JFO 294 registered?

JFO 294 is a 1992 Ford Popular, first registered on 1 June 1992.

Is JFO 294 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JFO 294 shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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