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J55 JNO

1991 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,897 mi
Last recorded38,897 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 1991 Ford Dorchester65,253 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 JNO
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2010 38,897 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 33,105 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 33,105 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2008
Fail 4 Jul 2008

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 19,608 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 10,991 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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J55 JNO is a 1991 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 1991 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 65,253 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 J55 JNO, 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.

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What year was J55 JNO registered?

J55 JNO is a 1991 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 November 1991.

Is J55 JNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for J55 JNO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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