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A335 AAN

1983 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,452 mi
Last recorded90,452 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2006
Typical for 1983 Ford Dorchester72,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA335 AAN
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2006 90,452 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 90,429 miles

Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Ford Dorchester?

Based on 10,955 MOT tests across 987 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
2,676
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
987
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 349
parking brake recording little or no effort 236
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 192
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 188
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 161
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A335 AAN is a 1983 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 72,170 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 Dorchester fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 349 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A335 AAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Dorchester typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 43 years old, this Ford Dorchester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A335 AAN registered?

A335 AAN is a 1983 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 18 November 1983.

Is A335 AAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A335 AAN shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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