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TIL 8823

1990 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,456 mi
Last recorded111,456 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2008
Typical for 1990 Ford Dorchester67,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIL 8823
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2008 111,456 miles

nearside rear outter cv boot split

Fail 16 Sep 2008 111,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside rear outter cv boot split

offside front door corrosion but no sharp edges at this time

Pass 25 Oct 2007 103,361 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 15 Oct 2007 103,193 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 95,383 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Oct 2005 90,825 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion starting various places underneath

Fail 7 Oct 2005 90,326 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion to O/S floor to sill area and both rear chassis rails

O/S/R tyre low inner edge

Parking brake % low ,18%

corrosion started to O/S B post

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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TIL 8823 is a 1990 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1990 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 67,602 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 TIL 8823, 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 36 years old, this Ford Dorchester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TIL 8823 registered?

TIL 8823 is a 1990 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 6 August 1990.

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