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UJN 151

1983 Ford Popular

Grey Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,487 mi
Last recorded65,487 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1983 Ford Popular31,338 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJN 151
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 65,487 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 64,783 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 63,347 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 61,843 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 61,842 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2011 61,144 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 60,212 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 59,155 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 59,151 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 58,291 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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UJN 151 is a 1983 Ford Popular in Grey with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1983 Ford Popular models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.7% with a typical mileage of 31,338 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 UJN 151, 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 43 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 UJN 151?

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What year was UJN 151 registered?

UJN 151 is a 1983 Ford Popular, first registered on 3 February 1983.

Is UJN 151 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UJN 151 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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