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VSY 760

1981 Ford Popular

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

4,061 mi
Last recorded4,061 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 1981 Ford Popular14,098 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVSY 760
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 4,061 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Project/custom vehicle in a constant state of evolution.

Pass 3 Aug 2011 3,629 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 3,629 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2010 3,080 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 2,658 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 1,527 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 29 Jun 2007 236 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 9,179 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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VSY 760 is a 1981 Ford Popular in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1981 Ford Popular models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.6% with a typical mileage of 14,098 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 VSY 760, 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 45 years old, this Ford Popular is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VSY 760 registered?

VSY 760 is a 1981 Ford Popular, first registered on 1 March 1981.

Is VSY 760 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VSY 760 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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