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G826 LBV

1990 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,645 mi
Last recorded75,645 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 1990 Ford Dorchester67,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG826 LBV
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 75,645 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

adv. rear brake pipes greased - unable to fully inspect.

Pass 4 Sep 2010 67,066 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front tyres slightly deteriorated.

Fail 5 Aug 2010 67,027 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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 Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 63,384 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 61,545 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S RACK

Pass 13 Mar 2007 58,926 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 58,917 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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G826 LBV is a 1990 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1990 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 67,602 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 G826 LBV, 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 36 years old, this Ford Dorchester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G826 LBV is a 1990 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 5 January 1990.

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