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L311 DCW

1993 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,589 mi
Last recorded92,589 miles
Recorded on31 May 2011
Typical for 1993 Ford Dorchester67,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL311 DCW
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2011 92,589 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres perishing

Pass 3 Jun 2010 91,330 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 90,118 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 88,517 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 May 2007 85,091 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s rear drive shaft outer c/v boot split

Pass 23 May 2007 85,091 miles

o/s rear drive shaft outer c/v boot split

Pass 17 May 2006 78,097 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 78,097 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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L311 DCW is a 1993 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 L311 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L311 DCW registered?

L311 DCW is a 1993 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 11 August 1993.

Is L311 DCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L311 DCW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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