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PYO 415Y

1983 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,963 mi
Last recorded78,963 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2010
Typical for 1983 Ford Dorchester72,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYO 415Y
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2010 78,963 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2010 78,963 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

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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PYO 415Y is a 1983 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 72,170 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 PYO 415Y, 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 43 years old, this Ford Dorchester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PYO 415Y registered?

PYO 415Y is a 1983 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 6 January 1983.

Is PYO 415Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYO 415Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PYO 415Y have outstanding finance?

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