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1962 Ford Popular

Blue Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

37,056 mi
Last recorded37,056 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 1962 Ford Popular48,522 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3780 PL
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1962
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 37,056 miles

rear spring shackle bushes getting deteriorated

Fail 9 Nov 2016 37,055 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

rear spring shackle bushes getting deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2015 36,907 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 363,285 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 35,994 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 35,328 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 35,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 34,598 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 34,588 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 34,070 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 32,890 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 31,754 miles

Front indicators white.

Slight oil leak on drivers side rear hub seal.

Slight play in passenger side steering idler.

Slight play in steering box drop arm.

Pass 10 May 2007 31,026 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 31,026 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 29,791 miles

as test no.580701156146

Fail 31 May 2006 29,784 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front suspension rubber bushes are becoming perished

rear spring rubber bushes are becoming perished

slight bind at O/S/F & N/S/R brake

tyres appear to be underinflated

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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3780 PL is a 1962 Ford Popular in Blue with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1962 Ford Popular models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 48,522 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 3780 PL, 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 64 years old, this Ford Popular is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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3780 PL is a 1962 Ford Popular, first registered on 20 September 1962.

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