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Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Hazard warning lamps not fitted (4.4.1 (d))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear fog lamp missing Not fitted (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear reflector missing both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Vin plate not secured to vehicle
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UTC 964 is a 1986 Ford Popular in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 UTC 964, 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.
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What year was UTC 964 registered?
UTC 964 is a 1986 Ford Popular, first registered on 24 June 1986.
Is UTC 964 safe to buy?
The MOT history for UTC 964 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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