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C134 HRN

1985 Ford Dorchester

Orange Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,560 mi
Last recorded87,560 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2010
Typical for 1985 Ford Dorchester72,248 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC134 HRN
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1985
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2010 87,560 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 87,551 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

o/s front tyre worn on edge

Pass 3 Oct 2008 86,905 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 86,016 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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C134 HRN is a 1985 Ford Dorchester in Orange with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 C134 HRN, 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 C134 HRN registered?

C134 HRN is a 1985 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 7 November 1985.

Is C134 HRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C134 HRN shows 4 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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