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P7 CRS

1996 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,598 mi
Last recorded88,598 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Ford Dorchester56,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 CRS
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 88,598 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 87,996 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 87,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 87,141 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 86,402 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 84,844 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 83,289 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 82,238 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 80,526 miles

small chips in rear no plate

small rust on nearside front outer sill

small water leak on rad

Pass 21 Apr 2008 80,510 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 80,481 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 80,478 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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P7 CRS 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 83.3%.

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 P7 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P7 CRS registered?

P7 CRS is a 1996 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P7 CRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P7 CRS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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