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USY 356

1982 Ford Popular

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

18,999 mi
Last recorded18,999 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 1982 Ford Popular13,927 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUSY 356
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 18,999 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 18,767 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 18,767 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 1,575 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 1,575 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 1,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 1,263 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 99,999 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 99,999 miles
Pass 21 May 2011

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

no front mudguards fitted or bonnet

Pass 25 Aug 2009

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 24 Aug 2009

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008
Fail 6 Aug 2008

Nearside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.4.C.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2007
Fail 24 Jul 2007

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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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USY 356 is a 1982 Ford Popular in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1982 Ford Popular models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 13,927 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 USY 356, 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 44 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 USY 356?

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What year was USY 356 registered?

USY 356 is a 1982 Ford Popular, first registered on 6 March 1982.

Is USY 356 safe to buy?

The MOT history for USY 356 shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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