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DLR 601Y

1983 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61 mi
Last recorded61 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 1983 Ford Dorchester72,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLR 601Y
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 61 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 57 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Dec 2008 99,787 miles

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

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

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

old repares n/s o/s sills to floor ok on day of test

Pass 11 Dec 2008 99,787 miles

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

old repares n/s o/s sills to floor ok on day of test

Pass 6 Dec 2007 99,328 miles

repairs done to n/s/f chassis and o/s/r chassis o/k day of test

Pass 16 Dec 2006 98,303 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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DLR 601Y is a 1983 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DLR 601Y, 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 DLR 601Y registered?

DLR 601Y is a 1983 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 May 1983.

Is DLR 601Y safe to buy?

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