MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,637 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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.
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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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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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