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L299 DCW

1993 Ford Dorchester

Maroon Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,218 mi
Last recorded63,218 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 1993 Ford Dorchester67,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL299 DCW
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1993
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 63,218 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 61,739 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 61,739 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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L299 DCW is a 1993 Ford Dorchester in Maroon with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L299 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 L299 DCW registered?

L299 DCW is a 1993 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 22 September 1993.

Is L299 DCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L299 DCW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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