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OYM 416

1983 Ford Popular

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,863 mi
Last recorded32,863 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 1983 Ford Popular31,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYM 416
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 32,863 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2012 32,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 32,724 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 32,536 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 32,437 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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OYM 416 is a 1983 Ford Popular in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OYM 416, 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

How do I check the history of OYM 416?

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What year was OYM 416 registered?

OYM 416 is a 1983 Ford Popular, first registered on 11 March 1983.

Is OYM 416 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OYM 416 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OYM 416 have outstanding finance?

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