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RHL 234X

1981 Ford Dorchester

Maroon Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

44,061 mi
Last recorded44,061 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHL 234X
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1981
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 44,061 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 43,985 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 43,972 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 43,929 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 43,921 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 43,766 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 43,557 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 43,200 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 43,177 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 43,043 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 42,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2008 42,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 42,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 42,491 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 42,491 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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RHL 234X is a 1981 Ford Dorchester in Maroon with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RHL 234X, 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 45 years old, this Ford Dorchester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RHL 234X registered?

RHL 234X is a 1981 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 December 1981.

Is RHL 234X safe to buy?

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