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E906 BUS

1988 Ford Dorchester

Grey Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,333 mi
Last recorded79,333 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2008
Typical for 1988 Ford Dorchester75,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE906 BUS
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 9 Feb 2008 79,333 miles

advise both rear outter wheelarches starting to corrod

advise nearside and offside rear drive shaft gator split

advise offside frontbrake hose metal ends starting to corrod

advise offside fronttyre tread starting to crack

advise offside rear door step starting to corrod

Pass 8 Dec 2006 77,634 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Oil leak

nearside rear outter cv boot is split

Pass 2 Dec 2005 75,193 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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E906 BUS is a 1988 Ford Dorchester in Grey with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1988 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 75,254 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 E906 BUS, 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 38 years old, this Ford Dorchester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E906 BUS registered?

E906 BUS is a 1988 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 27 May 1988.

Is E906 BUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E906 BUS shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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