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C901 JFR

1986 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

12,633 mi
Last recorded12,633 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1986 Ford Dorchester76,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC901 JFR
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 May 2017 12,633 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section (7.1.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush loose (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seal (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 54% (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant level low

Drive belt area noisy

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel tank straps corroded

Multiple areas of corrosion and holing out of assessment area

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre 3mm

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Steering arm has play

Oil leak

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Slight play in steering

Steering rack damp - on limit

Pass 21 Apr 2016

Car is corroding underneath

Pass 30 Apr 2014 4,781 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 4,614 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 4,514 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 4,245 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 4,233 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 4,230 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 4,099 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 2,464 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 1,050 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 98,527 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 94,923 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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C901 JFR is a 1986 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1986 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 76,785 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 C901 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 40 years old, this Ford Dorchester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C901 JFR is a 1986 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 6 January 1986.

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