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LVB 473

1982 Ford Popular

Grey Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,433 mi
Last recorded54,433 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2015
Typical for 1982 Ford Popular13,927 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLVB 473
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2015 54,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2015 54,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2007 54,427 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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LVB 473 is a 1982 Ford Popular in Grey with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Ford Popular models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 13,927 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 LVB 473, 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 44 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 LVB 473?

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What year was LVB 473 registered?

LVB 473 is a 1982 Ford Popular, first registered on 9 February 1982.

Is LVB 473 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LVB 473 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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