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OAS 656

1986 Ford Popular

Blue Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2011
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,131 mi
Last recorded32,131 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2010
Typical for 1986 Ford Popular50,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAS 656
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 24 Jun 2010 32,131 miles
Pass 25 May 2009 31,796 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 31,038 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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OAS 656 is a 1986 Ford Popular in Blue with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OAS 656, 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

How do I check the history of OAS 656?

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What year was OAS 656 registered?

OAS 656 is a 1986 Ford Popular, first registered on 26 June 1986.

Is OAS 656 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAS 656 shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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