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JSV 717

1984 Ford Popular

Cream Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

9,126 mi
Last recorded9,126 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 1984 Ford Popular18,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSV 717
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 9,126 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 58,242 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 58,242 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 58,242 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

extensivly modified custom built vehicle

general body condition poor

single wiper fitted

white indicators on front

Fail 29 Mar 2011 58,242 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

extensivly modified custom built vehicle

general body condition poor

single wiper fitted

white indicators on front

Pass 31 Mar 2010 58,242 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 58,242 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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JSV 717 is a 1984 Ford Popular in Cream with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 JSV 717, 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 JSV 717 registered?

JSV 717 is a 1984 Ford Popular, first registered on 3 April 1984.

Is JSV 717 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JSV 717 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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