MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,606 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
battery insecure
corrossion to cills
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
REAR DRIVESHAFT BOOTS SPLIT
Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
new disc fitted onn/s/f/ only
crack in screen outside zone a and b .slight drag on n/s/f brake.o/s/r mud flap insecure
How Reliable is the Ford Dorchester?
Based on 10,955 MOT tests across 987 vehicles.
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F779 SCW is a 1988 Ford Dorchester in Silver with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 F779 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 F779 SCW registered?
F779 SCW is a 1988 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 August 1988.
Is F779 SCW safe to buy?
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