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WTS 425A

1979 Ford Popular

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,982 mi
Last recorded2,982 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 1979 Ford Popular43,421 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTS 425A
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 10 Aug 2023 2,982 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 2,478 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 2,110 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 1,170 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 610 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 43 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 97,201 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 95,703 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 93,382 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 91,523 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 87,750 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 86,101 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 85,430 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 83,400 miles
Pass 5 May 2008 83,300 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 83,211 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 81,111 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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WTS 425A is a 1979 Ford Popular in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1979 Ford Popular models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 43,421 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WTS 425A, 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 47 years old, this Ford Popular is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WTS 425A?

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What year was WTS 425A registered?

WTS 425A is a 1979 Ford Popular, first registered on 1 July 1979.

Is WTS 425A safe to buy?

The MOT history for WTS 425A shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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