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WIW 6629

1983 Ford Dorchester

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

63,178 mi
Last recorded63,178 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2006
Typical for 1983 Ford Dorchester72,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIW 6629
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2006 63,178 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 61,640 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 61,637 miles

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

oil leak

wet day

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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WIW 6629 is a 1983 Ford Dorchester in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 WIW 6629, 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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What year was WIW 6629 registered?

WIW 6629 is a 1983 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 21 September 1983.

Is WIW 6629 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WIW 6629 shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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