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PYO 416Y

1983 Ford Dorchester

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,624 mi
Last recorded87,624 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 1983 Ford Dorchester72,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYO 416Y
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 87,624 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 May 2011 86,624 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 85,750 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 85,724 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 85,687 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 22 Jan 2009 84,298 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 84,150 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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PYO 416Y is a 1983 Ford Dorchester in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 416Y, 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.

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What year was PYO 416Y registered?

PYO 416Y is a 1983 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 6 January 1983.

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