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H408 XFR

1990 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,004 mi
Last recorded69,004 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2010
Typical for 1990 Ford Dorchester67,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH408 XFR
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2010 69,004 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 68,245 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 67,145 miles

unable to fully inspect n/s+o/s sills front to rear underseal covering

Pass 19 Jun 2007 66,661 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 66,661 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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H408 XFR is a 1990 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H408 XFR, 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 H408 XFR registered?

H408 XFR is a 1990 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 December 1990.

Is H408 XFR safe to buy?

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