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MSV 950

1984 Ford Popular

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,091 mi
Last recorded6,091 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2011
Typical for 1984 Ford Popular18,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSV 950
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2011 6,091 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

wiring loom slightly insecure to lights

Pass 17 Jun 2009 5,905 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

advise steering shaft to rack from column seems small in size ( universal joint )

Fail 17 Jun 2008 5,877 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 4,809 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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MSV 950 is a 1984 Ford Popular in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MSV 950, 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 MSV 950 registered?

MSV 950 is a 1984 Ford Popular, first registered on 14 January 1984.

Is MSV 950 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MSV 950 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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