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YVW 256

1979 Ford Popular

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,408 mi
Last recorded51,408 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 1979 Ford Popular43,421 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVW 256
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 51,408 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 51,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front split pin locking devise missing

Offside Front suspension locking devise missing

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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YVW 256 is a 1979 Ford Popular in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 YVW 256, 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

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What year was YVW 256 registered?

YVW 256 is a 1979 Ford Popular, first registered on 4 July 1979.

Is YVW 256 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YVW 256 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YVW 256 have outstanding finance?

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