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NUS 729Y

1983 Ford Dorchester

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,862 mi
Last recorded71,862 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2008
Typical for 1983 Ford Dorchester72,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUS 729Y
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2008 71,862 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in rack

Fail 22 Apr 2008 74,850 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in rack

Pass 10 Oct 2005 74,706 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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NUS 729Y is a 1983 Ford Dorchester in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 72,170 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 NUS 729Y, 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 43 years old, this Ford Dorchester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NUS 729Y registered?

NUS 729Y is a 1983 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 May 1983.

Is NUS 729Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for NUS 729Y 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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