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VXJ 272

1984 Ford Popular

Grey Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,638 mi
Last recorded82,638 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2010
Typical for 1984 Ford Popular18,422 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVXJ 272
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2010 82,638 miles

both front tyres perishing on sidewalls/ recommend replacement.

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls/recommend replacement.

Fail 17 Aug 2010 82,638 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

both front tyres perishing on sidewalls/ recommend replacement.

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls/recommend replacement.

Pass 17 Jul 2008 82,556 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 82,538 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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VXJ 272 is a 1984 Ford Popular in Grey with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VXJ 272, 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.

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What year was VXJ 272 registered?

VXJ 272 is a 1984 Ford Popular, first registered on 1 May 1984.

Is VXJ 272 safe to buy?

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