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Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Brake pivot locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
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XVS 162 is a 1982 Ford Popular in Purple with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 1982 Ford Popular models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.7% with a typical mileage of 13,927 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 XVS 162, 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 44 years old, this Ford Popular is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was XVS 162 registered?
XVS 162 is a 1982 Ford Popular, first registered on 8 January 1982.
Is XVS 162 safe to buy?
The MOT history for XVS 162 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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