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NLZ 7788

1996 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

44,947 mi
Last recorded44,947 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Ford Dorchester56,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLZ 7788
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2014 44,947 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 43,797 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 42,818 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 42,791 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 41,360 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 39,013 miles

all brake pipes slightly deteriorated/corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2009 37,565 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 37,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

oil leak coming from engine

Pass 21 Jan 2008 34,729 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 33,866 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 32,279 miles

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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NLZ 7788 is a 1996 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NLZ 7788, 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 NLZ 7788 registered?

NLZ 7788 is a 1996 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is NLZ 7788 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NLZ 7788 shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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