MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,610 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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both outer sills are corroded but outwith prescribed area
Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
both outer sills are corroded but outwith prescribe area
How Reliable is the Ford Dorchester?
Based on 10,955 MOT tests across 987 vehicles.
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N480 JBV is a 1996 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 N480 JBV, 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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What year was N480 JBV registered?
N480 JBV is a 1996 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is N480 JBV safe to buy?
The MOT history for N480 JBV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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