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A977 JFR

1983 Ford Dorchester

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,445 mi
Last recorded81,445 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2008
Typical for 1983 Ford Dorchester72,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA977 JFR
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2008 81,445 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 81,301 miles

exhaust system corroded

general light underbody corrosion

n/s/r tyre side wall perished

Fail 27 Jul 2007 81,301 miles

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

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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A977 JFR 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 66.7%.

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 A977 JFR, 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 A977 JFR registered?

A977 JFR is a 1983 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A977 JFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A977 JFR shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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