MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,408 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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.
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