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SCE 743

1979 Ford Popular

Yellow Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

2,534 mi
Last recorded2,534 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2011
Typical for 1979 Ford Popular43,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCE 743
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2011 2,534 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2011 2,534 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2010 2,074 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 1,645 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 720 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 2 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 2 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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SCE 743 is a 1979 Ford Popular in Yellow with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1979 Ford Popular models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 43,421 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 SCE 743, 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 47 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 SCE 743?

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What year was SCE 743 registered?

SCE 743 is a 1979 Ford Popular, first registered on 29 August 1979.

Is SCE 743 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SCE 743 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SCE 743 have outstanding finance?

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