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D128 DCK

1987 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,619 mi
Last recorded72,619 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2008
Typical for 1987 Ford Dorchester63,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD128 DCK
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2008 72,619 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 69,201 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 68,260 miles

fuel filter corroded

nearside rack gator holed

play in nearside front wheel bearing

play in steering column

Pass 19 Aug 2005 67,995 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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D128 DCK is a 1987 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 63,588 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 D128 DCK, 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 39 years old, this Ford Dorchester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D128 DCK registered?

D128 DCK is a 1987 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 8 May 1987.

Is D128 DCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D128 DCK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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