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SSU 926

1989 Ford Popular

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,041 mi
Last recorded1,041 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSU 926
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 1,041 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 14 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 8 miles

Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering rack

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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SSU 926 is a 1989 Ford Popular in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SSU 926, 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 37 years old, this Ford Popular is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SSU 926 registered?

SSU 926 is a 1989 Ford Popular, first registered on 10 August 1989.

Is SSU 926 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SSU 926 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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