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ETS 213

1988 Ford Popular

Green Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,256 mi
Last recorded83,256 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETS 213
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 83,256 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

nearside wiper blade worn

offside rear tyre tread badly perished

Pass 2 Feb 2011 83,244 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 83,221 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 83,186 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 4 Feb 2009 83,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 83,171 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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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ETS 213 is a 1988 Ford Popular in Green with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ETS 213, 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 38 years old, this Ford Popular is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ETS 213 registered?

ETS 213 is a 1988 Ford Popular, first registered on 20 December 1988.

Is ETS 213 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ETS 213 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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