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P15 CRS

1996 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,258 mi
Last recorded34,258 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2006
Typical for 1996 Ford Dorchester56,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP15 CRS
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2006 34,258 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 34,253 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (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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P15 CRS 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 P15 CRS, 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 P15 CRS registered?

P15 CRS is a 1996 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is P15 CRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P15 CRS 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.

Does P15 CRS have outstanding finance?

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