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SFO 646

1982 Ford Popular

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,345 mi
Last recorded1,345 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1982 Ford Popular13,927 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSFO 646
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2019 1,345 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 1,194 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 3,477 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 3,250 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 2,959 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 2,751 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 2,741 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 2,657 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 2,501 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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SFO 646 is a 1982 Ford Popular in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1982 Ford Popular models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 13,927 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 SFO 646, 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 44 years old, this Ford Popular is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SFO 646?

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What year was SFO 646 registered?

SFO 646 is a 1982 Ford Popular, first registered on 19 November 1982.

Is SFO 646 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SFO 646 shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SFO 646 have outstanding finance?

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