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VSJ 850

1984 Ford Popular

Yellow Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,864 mi
Last recorded47,864 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 1984 Ford Popular18,422 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVSJ 850
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 47,864 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 47,864 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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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VSJ 850 is a 1984 Ford Popular in Yellow with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Ford Popular models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 18,422 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 VSJ 850, 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 42 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 VSJ 850?

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What year was VSJ 850 registered?

VSJ 850 is a 1984 Ford Popular, first registered on 1 September 1984.

Is VSJ 850 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VSJ 850 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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