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YYJ 551

1971 Ford Popular

Green Petrol 6390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

40,175 mi
Last recorded40,175 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYYJ 551
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2012 40,175 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 40,173 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 40,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 40,203 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 40,193 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 40,173 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 39,648 miles

n/s/f tyre just on legal limit

rear diff leaking

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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YYJ 551 is a 1971 Ford Popular in Green with a 6,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YYJ 551, 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 55 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 YYJ 551 registered?

YYJ 551 is a 1971 Ford Popular, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is YYJ 551 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YYJ 551 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.

Does YYJ 551 have outstanding finance?

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