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URL 312Y

1983 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,234 mi
Last recorded23,234 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2008
Typical for 1983 Ford Dorchester72,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURL 312Y
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2008 23,234 miles

corrosion to n/s/r door

play in front wheel bearings

slight leak from rack

Pass 8 Oct 2007 19,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

bulk head has beaen repaired, no RfR's found

rear inner sills starting to corroed no RfR's found using assesment tool

Pass 16 Jan 2006 17,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2005 17,304 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

rear tyre walls perishing

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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URL 312Y is a 1983 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 URL 312Y, 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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URL 312Y is a 1983 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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