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LSL 828

1981 Ford Popular

Black Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,243 mi
Last recorded43,243 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2010
Typical for 1981 Ford Popular14,098 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLSL 828
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2010 43,243 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 43,242 miles

Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 40,391 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 38,854 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 36,395 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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LSL 828 is a 1981 Ford Popular in Black with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1981 Ford Popular models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 14,098 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 LSL 828, 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 45 years old, this Ford Popular is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LSL 828 registered?

LSL 828 is a 1981 Ford Popular, first registered on 1 April 1981.

Is LSL 828 safe to buy?

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