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UAH 488

1996 Ford Popular

Blue Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

9,223 mi
Last recorded9,223 miles
Recorded on15 May 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAH 488
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 15 May 2010 9,223 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 9,219 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 9,209 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 9,171 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 9,124 miles

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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UAH 488 is a 1996 Ford Popular in Blue with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UAH 488, 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 30 years old, this Ford Popular is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was UAH 488 registered?

UAH 488 is a 1996 Ford Popular, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is UAH 488 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UAH 488 shows 5 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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