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HSL 329

1986 Ford Popular

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27 mi
Last recorded27 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 1986 Ford Popular50,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSL 329
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014 27 miles

all tyres slightly out of shape

freeplay at steering wheel

nearside front slight roughness

nearside rear foot brake reading low

play in both front kingpins

Fail 24 Feb 2014 27 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

all tyres slightly out of shape

freeplay at steering wheel

nearside front slight roughness

nearside rear foot brake reading low

play in both front kingpins

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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HSL 329 is a 1986 Ford Popular in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Ford Popular models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.6% with a typical mileage of 50,499 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 HSL 329, 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 40 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 HSL 329 registered?

HSL 329 is a 1986 Ford Popular, first registered on 1 July 1986.

Is HSL 329 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HSL 329 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.

Does HSL 329 have outstanding finance?

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