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LCJ 477

1984 Ford Popular

Black Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,773 mi
Last recorded41,773 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1984 Ford Popular18,422 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLCJ 477
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 41,773 miles

Both front tyres perished

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 41,566 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 41,566 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 41,439 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 41,439 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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LCJ 477 is a 1984 Ford Popular in Black with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LCJ 477, 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 LCJ 477?

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What year was LCJ 477 registered?

LCJ 477 is a 1984 Ford Popular, first registered on 1 October 1984.

Is LCJ 477 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LCJ 477 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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