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J392 KBV

1992 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,200 mi
Last recorded66,200 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2009
Typical for 1992 Ford Dorchester64,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ392 KBV
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2009 66,200 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

fuel tank filler may become insecure

rear cross member corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2008 64,886 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 62,116 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 60,592 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 61,299 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 61,299 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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J392 KBV is a 1992 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1992 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 64,092 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 J392 KBV, 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 34 years old, this Ford Dorchester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J392 KBV registered?

J392 KBV is a 1992 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 3 January 1992.

Is J392 KBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J392 KBV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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