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P376 SCW

1997 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,267 mi
Last recorded40,267 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Dorchester53,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP376 SCW
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 40,267 miles

Nearside Front inner steering rack end

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

Fail 22 Jan 2016 40,267 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front inner steering rack end

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 40,049 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 37,927 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 35,981 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 33,761 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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P376 SCW is a 1997 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 53,214 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 P376 SCW, 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 29 years old, this Ford Dorchester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P376 SCW registered?

P376 SCW is a 1997 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 6 March 1997.

Is P376 SCW safe to buy?

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