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VBV 957Y

1982 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,588 mi
Last recorded61,588 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2006
Typical for 1982 Ford Dorchester56,252 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBV 957Y
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2006 61,588 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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VBV 957Y is a 1982 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1982 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 56,252 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 VBV 957Y, 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 44 years old, this Ford Dorchester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VBV 957Y registered?

VBV 957Y is a 1982 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 11 August 1982.

Is VBV 957Y safe to buy?

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Does VBV 957Y have outstanding finance?

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