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TSV 668

1985 Ford Popular

Black Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,406 mi
Last recorded79,406 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1985 Ford Popular8,053 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTSV 668
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2012 79,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 79,286 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 79,139 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 668 is a 1985 Ford Popular in Black with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 TSV 668, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of TSV 668?

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What year was TSV 668 registered?

TSV 668 is a 1985 Ford Popular, first registered on 1 June 1985.

Is TSV 668 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TSV 668 shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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