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L908 JKN

1994 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,797 mi
Last recorded61,797 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2013
Typical for 1994 Ford Dorchester61,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL908 JKN
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2013 61,797 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion forming on underside components

tyres uneven wear

Pass 19 Aug 2010 61,630 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 61,625 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 59,937 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 58,474 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 58,474 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 57,714 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2006 57,710 miles

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

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

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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L908 JKN is a 1994 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 1994 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 61,151 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 L908 JKN, 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 32 years old, this Ford Dorchester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L908 JKN registered?

L908 JKN is a 1994 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 8 March 1994.

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