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N30 CBL

1996 Ford Dorchester

Silver Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,619 mi
Last recorded44,619 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2019
Typical for 1996 Ford Dorchester56,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN30 CBL
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2019 44,619 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 42,356 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 41,224 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 39,463 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 38,395 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 36,109 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 33,597 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 33,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 33,732 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 32,860 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 31,858 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 31,858 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2009 30,470 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 28,492 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2007 28,492 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 26,820 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 25,542 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 25,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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N30 CBL is a 1996 Ford Dorchester in Silver with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1996 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 56,184 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 N30 CBL, 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 30 years old, this Ford Dorchester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N30 CBL is a 1996 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 17 January 1996.

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