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F778 SCW

1988 Ford Dorchester

Silver Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,186 mi
Last recorded80,186 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 1988 Ford Dorchester75,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF778 SCW
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 80,186 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 80,186 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 79,938 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 79,612 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight leak from pas !

Pass 8 Sep 2010 78,448 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 8 Sep 2010 78,448 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Sep 2009 77,186 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 76,119 miles

Oil leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 74,324 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2007 74,323 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 73,228 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 71,425 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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F778 SCW is a 1988 Ford Dorchester in Silver with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F778 SCW, 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 F778 SCW registered?

F778 SCW is a 1988 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F778 SCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F778 SCW shows 12 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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