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MIL 4908

1988 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,094 mi
Last recorded67,094 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2009
Typical for 1988 Ford Dorchester75,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIL 4908
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2009 67,094 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 66,928 miles

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

Nearside rear prop boot split.

Offside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 65,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 63,305 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear number plate showing signs of distortion.

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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MIL 4908 is a 1988 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1988 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 75,254 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 MIL 4908, 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 38 years old, this Ford Dorchester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MIL 4908 registered?

MIL 4908 is a 1988 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 26 January 1988.

Is MIL 4908 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIL 4908 shows 4 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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