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OSL 509

1959 Ford Popular

Green Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,287 mi
Last recorded38,287 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1959 Ford Popular41,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSL 509
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1959
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 38,287 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 38,274 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 38,270 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 38,255 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 38,249 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 38,237 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 38,237 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 38,159 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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OSL 509 is a 1959 Ford Popular in Green with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1959 Ford Popular models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.8% with a typical mileage of 41,946 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 OSL 509, 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 67 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 OSL 509?

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What year was OSL 509 registered?

OSL 509 is a 1959 Ford Popular, first registered on 22 May 1959.

Is OSL 509 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OSL 509 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OSL 509 have outstanding finance?

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