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F779 SCW

1988 Ford Dorchester

Silver Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,606 mi
Last recorded72,606 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 1988 Ford Dorchester75,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF779 SCW
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 72,606 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 72,463 miles

corrossion to cills

Fail 6 Dec 2012 72,460 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 71,882 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 71,882 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 70,661 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 69,189 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 68,498 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 67,823 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 67,134 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

new disc fitted onn/s/f/ only

Pass 22 Sep 2005 65,590 miles

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.

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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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?

The MOT history for F779 SCW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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