MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,062 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front and rear tyres are different sizes
offside outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area
rear occasional seats in stowed position so not checked
steering column lower bush worn
transmissiom oil leak
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front and rear tyres are different sizes
offside outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area
rear occasional seats in stowed position so not checked
steering column lower bush worn
movement in steering column lower bush
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
movement in steering column lower bush
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front o/s n/s tca bushs starting to split
How Reliable is the Ford Dorchester?
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VBZ 3398 is a 1993 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1993 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 67,304 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 VBZ 3398, 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 33 years old, this Ford Dorchester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was VBZ 3398 registered?
VBZ 3398 is a 1993 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 17 October 1993.
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