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POM 316Y

1982 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,796 mi
Last recorded30,796 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 1982 Ford Dorchester56,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPOM 316Y
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 30,796 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

has slight corrosion to chassic both sides

Pass 30 Jul 2015 30,691 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

propshaft rubber joint deteriorated

slight underbody corrosion

Fail 24 Jul 2015 30,689 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

propshaft rubber joint deteriorated

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 2 May 2014 29,326 miles

front floor corroded

o/s/f subframe bush worn

rear floor corroded

rear valance heavily corroded

Fail 2 May 2014 29,326 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front floor corroded

o/s/f subframe bush worn

rear floor corroded

rear valance heavily corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2013 24,725 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 18,778 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

surface corrosion both inner & outer sills

surface corrosion front chassis rails

Pass 29 Feb 2008 18,281 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

surface corrosion nearside front chassis

Pass 26 Sep 2006 13,760 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 13,756 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front propshaft drive rubber perished

Pass 26 Oct 2005 10,255 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 10,255 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

1956015 tyres fitted to front and 1956515 tyres fitted to the rear

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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POM 316Y is a 1982 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 56,252 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 POM 316Y, 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 44 years old, this Ford Dorchester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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POM 316Y is a 1982 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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