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B893 RHC

1985 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,745 mi
Last recorded86,745 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 1985 Ford Dorchester72,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB893 RHC
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 86,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2012 85,971 miles

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2011 84,653 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 84,059 miles

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 12 Nov 2007 84,059 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 81,782 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 81,782 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 79,739 miles

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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B893 RHC is a 1985 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 72,248 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 B893 RHC, 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 41 years old, this Ford Dorchester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B893 RHC registered?

B893 RHC is a 1985 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B893 RHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B893 RHC shows 8 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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