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TSV 449

1985 Ford Popular

Beige Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,637 mi
Last recorded66,637 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 1985 Ford Popular8,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSV 449
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 66,637 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 66,636 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the front (1.4.C.1b)

Offside Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the rear (1.4.C.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 66,473 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 66,417 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

hand brake close to excess travel

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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TSV 449 is a 1985 Ford Popular in Beige with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Ford Popular models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.5% with a typical mileage of 8,053 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 TSV 449, 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 41 years old, this Ford Popular is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of TSV 449?

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What year was TSV 449 registered?

TSV 449 is a 1985 Ford Popular, first registered on 1 March 1985.

Is TSV 449 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TSV 449 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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