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WSV 271

1986 Ford Popular

Orange Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1986 Ford Popular50,499 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWSV 271
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1986
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2009

Battery insecure

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 May 2009

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Battery insecure

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 49,222 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 49,222 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

hand brake pads covered in oil

Pass 15 Mar 2007 49,227 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 49,222 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Feb 2007 49,222 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

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

Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

corrosion front discs

movement in osr hub

nsf top suspension arm mounting washers to small

rubber fuel pipe to filter spliting

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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WSV 271 is a 1986 Ford Popular in Orange with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 WSV 271, 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

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What year was WSV 271 registered?

WSV 271 is a 1986 Ford Popular, first registered on 17 October 1986.

Is WSV 271 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WSV 271 shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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