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902 SKJ

1983 Ford Popular

Grey Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,248 mi
Last recorded77,248 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2007
Typical for 1983 Ford Popular31,338 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration902 SKJ
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2007 77,248 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 77,288 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 77,241 miles

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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902 SKJ is a 1983 Ford Popular in Grey with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Ford Popular models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.7% with a typical mileage of 31,338 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 902 SKJ, 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 43 years old, this Ford Popular is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 902 SKJ registered?

902 SKJ is a 1983 Ford Popular, first registered on 27 December 1983.

Is 902 SKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 902 SKJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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