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B296 UFR

1984 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,528 mi
Last recorded74,528 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2007
Typical for 1984 Ford Dorchester81,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB296 UFR
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2007 74,528 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 74,526 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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B296 UFR is a 1984 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 1984 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 81,224 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 B296 UFR, 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 42 years old, this Ford Dorchester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B296 UFR registered?

B296 UFR is a 1984 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 17 August 1984.

Is B296 UFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B296 UFR 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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