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P778 PVR

1997 Ford Popular

Purple Petrol 1391cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,203 mi
Last recorded83,203 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP778 PVR
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,391cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2008 83,203 miles

Oil leak

offside rear chassis rail starting to corrode

offside rear tyre starting to perish in side wall

Fail 4 Jul 2008 83,203 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Oil leak

offside rear chassis rail starting to corrode

offside rear tyre starting to perish in side wall

Pass 21 Jun 2007 78,236 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 78,235 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

n/s wiper torn on end

Pass 21 Jun 2006 71,087 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 71,085 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s mirror cracked

oil leak

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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P778 PVR is a 1997 Ford Popular in Purple with a 1,391cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P778 PVR, 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 29 years old, this Ford Popular is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was P778 PVR registered?

P778 PVR is a 1997 Ford Popular, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P778 PVR safe to buy?

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