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J805 JRL

1991 Ford Dorchester

Maroon Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,670 mi
Last recorded67,670 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2007
Typical for 1991 Ford Dorchester65,253 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ805 JRL
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1991
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2007 67,670 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2007 67,669 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2007 67,611 miles

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear cv gaiter torn.

Pass 12 Apr 2006 66,002 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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J805 JRL is a 1991 Ford Dorchester in Maroon with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J805 JRL, 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 J805 JRL registered?

J805 JRL is a 1991 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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