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JVS 938

1984 Ford Popular

Cream Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

40,798 mi
Last recorded40,798 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1984 Ford Popular18,422 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJVS 938
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 40,798 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 40,798 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2013 39,274 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 38,564 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 37,610 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 36,425 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 33,291 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 31,714 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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JVS 938 is a 1984 Ford Popular in Cream with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 JVS 938, 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

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What year was JVS 938 registered?

JVS 938 is a 1984 Ford Popular, first registered on 25 June 1984.

Is JVS 938 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JVS 938 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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