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WTS 682A

1961 Ford Popular

Black Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,727 mi
Last recorded85,727 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 1961 Ford Popular47,758 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTS 682A
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1961
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 85,727 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak at back if gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jul 2019 85,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2018 85,729 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 85,727 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Mist of fluid from cylinder.

Pass 25 Mar 2017 85,727 miles

slight play in steering rack joints

Pass 14 Mar 2016 85,727 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

No windscreen fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Mar 2016 85,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

No windscreen fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Jun 2015 85,727 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 85,126 miles

NO COVER ON ALTERNATOR BELT

NO COVERS OVER FRONT WHEELS

Fail 11 Jun 2014 85,124 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

NO COVER ON ALTERNATOR BELT

NO COVERS OVER FRONT WHEELS

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 682A is a 1961 Ford Popular in Black with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1961 Ford Popular models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 47,758 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 WTS 682A, 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 65 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 WTS 682A registered?

WTS 682A is a 1961 Ford Popular, first registered on 1 October 1961.

Is WTS 682A safe to buy?

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