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Q235BAL

1988 Ford Popular

Black Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

77,488 mi
Last recorded77,488 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ235BAL
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2009 77,488 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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Q235BAL is a 1988 Ford Popular in Black with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 Q235BAL, 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 Q235BAL registered?

Q235BAL is a 1988 Ford Popular, first registered on 18 July 1988.

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