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WUA 536

1983 Ford Popular

Black Petrol 1172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,374 mi
Last recorded31,374 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 1983 Ford Popular31,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUA 536
MakeFord
ModelPopular
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,172cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 31,374 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 31,303 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 31,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 31,219 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 31,080 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 31,045 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 30,961 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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WUA 536 is a 1983 Ford Popular in Black with a 1,172cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WUA 536, 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 WUA 536?

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What year was WUA 536 registered?

WUA 536 is a 1983 Ford Popular, first registered on 1 November 1983.

Is WUA 536 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WUA 536 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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