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G97 NRN

1990 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

69,198 mi
Last recorded69,198 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 1990 Ford Dorchester67,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG97 NRN
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 69,198 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 69,198 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 69,198 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 69,198 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 69,198 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 69,198 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 69,198 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 69,198 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 69,198 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 69,198 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 69,196 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 68,113 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 68,113 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 67,602 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 67,597 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 66,905 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 66,320 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 65,496 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 64,563 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 63,605 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Mar 2006 63,600 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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G97 NRN is a 1990 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 G97 NRN, 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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What year was G97 NRN registered?

G97 NRN is a 1990 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 June 1990.

Is G97 NRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G97 NRN shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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