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OOM 316

1981 Ford Popular

Grey Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

418 mi
Last recorded418 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1981 Ford Popular14,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOOM 316
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1981
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 418 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 357 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 357 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 292 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 266 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 225 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 172 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 25 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 99,869 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 99,687 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 99,683 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 May 2016 99,409 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 98,843 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 98,225 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 97,669 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 97,107 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 97,107 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 96,458 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 96,323 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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OOM 316 is a 1981 Ford Popular in Grey with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OOM 316, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OOM 316?

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What year was OOM 316 registered?

OOM 316 is a 1981 Ford Popular, first registered on 27 November 1981.

Is OOM 316 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OOM 316 shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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