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OSV 251

1984 Ford Popular

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

10,521 mi
Last recorded10,521 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2012
Typical for 1984 Ford Popular18,422 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOSV 251
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2012 10,521 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 9,880 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 8,367 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 4 May 2010 8,347 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 7,568 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 6,071 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 3,952 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 2,412 miles

O/s/f steering rack has play in knuckle joint and needs attention.

n/s/f tyre needs to be placed to n/s/r and vica vercis.

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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OSV 251 is a 1984 Ford Popular in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OSV 251, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OSV 251 registered?

OSV 251 is a 1984 Ford Popular, first registered on 1 July 1984.

Is OSV 251 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OSV 251 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.

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