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JKL 131Y

1982 Ford Dorchester

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,785 mi
Last recorded61,785 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2008
Typical for 1982 Ford Dorchester56,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKL 131Y
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1982
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2008 61,785 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 61,773 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 61,619 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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JKL 131Y is a 1982 Ford Dorchester in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1982 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 56,252 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 JKL 131Y, 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 44 years old, this Ford Dorchester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JKL 131Y registered?

JKL 131Y is a 1982 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 26 November 1982.

Is JKL 131Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for JKL 131Y shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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