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RSJ 272

1961 Ford Popular

Grey Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,742 mi
Last recorded88,742 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 1961 Ford Popular47,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRSJ 272
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1961
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 88,742 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 88,706 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer and inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Os NS front Inner wing tops corroded (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Os NS out riggers corroded (6.1.B.2)

Extensive welding repairs carried out to vehicle

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 88,697 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill to outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill to outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 88,697 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 88,431 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 10 Jul 2015 88,320 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 85,781 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 83,801 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 83,528 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 83,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

inner and outer sills under sealed

o/s/r n/s/r floors under sealed

Pass 20 Jan 2010 83,500 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 83,461 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 83,456 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 83,431 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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RSJ 272 is a 1961 Ford Popular in Grey with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1961 Ford Popular models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 47,758 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 RSJ 272, 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 65 years old, this Ford Popular is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RSJ 272 registered?

RSJ 272 is a 1961 Ford Popular, first registered on 1 January 1961.

Is RSJ 272 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RSJ 272 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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