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P297 TBV

1996 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

70,016 mi
Last recorded70,016 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 1996 Ford Dorchester56,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP297 TBV
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 70,016 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front outer sill holed but not in prescribed area

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

windscreen cracked

Fail 30 Jun 2015 69,929 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 69,065 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 69,061 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 67,849 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 66,226 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 63,916 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 61,545 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 58,653 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 55,339 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 52,046 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 50,255 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 49,601 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)

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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P297 TBV is a 1996 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P297 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 P297 TBV registered?

P297 TBV is a 1996 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 November 1996.

Is P297 TBV safe to buy?

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