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P19 RWG

1996 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

39,302 mi
Last recorded39,302 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Ford Dorchester56,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP19 RWG
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 39,302 miles

exhaust system corroding

nearside rear tyre perishing

outer sills corroding

Fail 26 Apr 2013 39,288 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system corroding

nearside rear tyre perishing heavily

outer sills corroding

Pass 2 Mar 2012 39,000 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 38,995 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Slight corrosion both sills

Pass 24 Feb 2011 38,694 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

light corrosion n/s sill and o/s sill

Pass 23 Feb 2010 38,209 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 37,695 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 37,134 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 37,089 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

front tracking rquers checking toeing in

Pass 14 Feb 2007 34,735 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 32,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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P19 RWG 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 72.7%.

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 P19 RWG, 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 P19 RWG registered?

P19 RWG is a 1996 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 6 November 1996.

Is P19 RWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P19 RWG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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