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Q679GJA

1988 Ford Popular

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

28,398 mi
Last recorded28,398 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ679GJA
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 28,398 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 28,297 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 27,989 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 27,989 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 27,723 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 27,347 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 26,632 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 25,784 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 24,499 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 23,514 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Q679GJA is a 1988 Ford Popular in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 Q679GJA, 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 Q679GJA registered?

Q679GJA is a 1988 Ford Popular, first registered on 29 February 1988.

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