MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,881 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
general play in steering mechanism
headlight reflectors in poor condition
slight noise from front wheel bearings
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
general play in steering mechanism
slight noise from front wheel bearings
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
general play in steering mechanism
slight noise from front wheel bearings
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
slight play in n/s king pin
Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
slight play in n/s king pin
How Reliable is the Ford Popular?
Based on 8,935 MOT tests across 1,708 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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TTE 251 is a 1985 Ford Popular in Black with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 TTE 251, 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 TTE 251?
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What year was TTE 251 registered?
TTE 251 is a 1985 Ford Popular, first registered on 9 September 1985.
Is TTE 251 safe to buy?
The MOT history for TTE 251 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does TTE 251 have outstanding finance?
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