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P296 TBV

1996 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,948 mi
Last recorded93,948 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Ford Dorchester56,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP296 TBV
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 93,948 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 93,948 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 93,619 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 68,294 miles

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH SURFACE RUST PRESENT

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front valance slighty loose

nearside and offside front brake discs groved advise replaceing with next pad change

offside section of under sill surface rust present

power steering fluid slighty low-suspect slight fluid leak

suspect automatic gearbox fluid level low/slow to change gear

Pass 26 Feb 2013 68,294 miles

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH SURFACE RUST PRESENT

front valance slighty loose

nearside and offside front brake discs groved advise replaceing with next pad change

offside section of under sill surface rust present

power steering fluid slighty low-suspect slight fluid leak

suspect automatic gearbox fluid level low/slow to change gear

Pass 23 Mar 2012 66,986 miles

nearside and offside front brake discs slighty groved

nearside and offside rear steel brake pipes outer coating peeling/pipes to flexable

slight engine oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2011 65,288 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 63,601 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Mar 2010 63,597 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 59,551 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 56,966 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 55,235 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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P296 TBV is a 1996 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P296 TBV, 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 P296 TBV registered?

P296 TBV is a 1996 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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