MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,545 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
OSR lamp lens damaged but not emmitiing white light NSF tyre 2mm tread approx Crack in windscreen not within drivers view of road OSF indicater slightly discoloured Heavy corrosion to NSR suspension spring Centre bench seat missing at time of test
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
fuel pipes rusty
nearside front tyre perished and close to limit
screen cracked
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
fuel pipes rusty
nearside front tyre perished and close to limit
screen cracked
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
fuel pipe corroded
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Ford Dorchester?
Based on 10,955 MOT tests across 987 vehicles.
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L298 DCW is a 1993 Ford Dorchester in White with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.
Across all 1993 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 67,304 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 L298 DCW, 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 33 years old, this Ford Dorchester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was L298 DCW registered?
L298 DCW is a 1993 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 6 October 1993.
Is L298 DCW safe to buy?
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