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JIG 8096

1996 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,579 mi
Last recorded69,579 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Ford Dorchester56,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIG 8096
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 69,579 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 695,560 miles

Centre Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing 2nd row (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing 2 nd row (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing 2nd row (5.1.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 68,995 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 68,796 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 68,101 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 67,169 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 67,169 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 65,503 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 63,396 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 60,482 miles

cover missing of rear number plate lamp

Pass 3 May 2006 58,260 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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JIG 8096 is a 1996 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1996 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 56,184 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 JIG 8096, 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 30 years old, this Ford Dorchester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JIG 8096 registered?

JIG 8096 is a 1996 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is JIG 8096 safe to buy?

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