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L298 DCW

1993 Ford Dorchester

White Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2013
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

63,545 mi
Last recorded63,545 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 1993 Ford Dorchester67,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL298 DCW
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2014 63,545 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 63,543 miles

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)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 63,535 miles

fuel pipes rusty

nearside front tyre perished and close to limit

screen cracked

Fail 7 Dec 2012 63,535 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 63,418 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 61,823 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 61,823 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 57,700 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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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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L298 DCW is a 1993 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 6 October 1993.

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