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NCZ 1168

1984 Ford Dorchester

Purple Petrol 12792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,551 mi
Last recorded82,551 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2007
Typical for 1984 Ford Dorchester81,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNCZ 1168
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1984
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine12,792cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2007 82,551 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 81,224 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 81,178 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion nearside front inner arch

fluid leak from gearbox

front anti roll bar drop link bush's perished

front pads low

front tie bar bush's perished

nearside centre silencer exhaust rubber perished

oil leak

slight blow from offside centre silencer

slight play both front sub frame bush's

slight play from both front wheel bearings

slight side to side play at brake pedal

surface corrosion: both track rods, both front tie bars, both chassis, both rear sub frames, both rear drums.

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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NCZ 1168 is a 1984 Ford Dorchester in Purple with a 12,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 81,224 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 NCZ 1168, 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 42 years old, this Ford Dorchester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NCZ 1168 registered?

NCZ 1168 is a 1984 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 5 October 1984.

Is NCZ 1168 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NCZ 1168 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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