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H166 LJO

1991 Ford Dorchester

Blue Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,617 mi
Last recorded84,617 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2011
Typical for 1991 Ford Dorchester65,253 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH166 LJO
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2011 84,617 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 84,615 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 82,236 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 78,223 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 78,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear drive shaft outer boots cracking,

Pass 22 May 2007 76,636 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 76,635 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 May 2006 74,628 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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H166 LJO is a 1991 Ford Dorchester in Blue with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1991 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 65,253 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 H166 LJO, 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 35 years old, this Ford Dorchester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H166 LJO?

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What year was H166 LJO registered?

H166 LJO is a 1991 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 6 June 1991.

Is H166 LJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H166 LJO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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