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NFL 157

1987 Ford Popular

Green Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,011 mi
Last recorded47,011 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1987 Ford Popular44,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFL 157
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 47,011 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 47,007 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 46,839 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 46,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 46,577 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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NFL 157 is a 1987 Ford Popular in Green with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1987 Ford Popular models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.3% with a typical mileage of 44,206 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 NFL 157, 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 39 years old, this Ford Popular is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NFL 157?

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What year was NFL 157 registered?

NFL 157 is a 1987 Ford Popular, first registered on 2 October 1987.

Is NFL 157 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NFL 157 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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