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T292 RBV

1999 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,643 mi
Last recorded84,643 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Ford Dorchester51,473 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT292 RBV
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 84,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 81,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 81,425 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 80,645 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 80,226 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 77,899 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 77,899 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 77,519 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 76,061 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 72,166 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 72,148 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 67,814 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 61,883 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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T292 RBV is a 1999 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1999 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 51,473 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 T292 RBV, 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 27 years old, this Ford Dorchester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T292 RBV registered?

T292 RBV is a 1999 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is T292 RBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T292 RBV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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