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E381 KFR

1988 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,832 mi
Last recorded5,832 miles
Recorded on29 May 2007
Typical for 1988 Ford Dorchester75,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE381 KFR
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2007 5,832 miles

CORROSION SHOWING IN GENERAL TO UNDERBODY// NOT IN EXCESS AT PRESENT

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 May 2007 5,832 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion present on nearside outer sill,not failable at time of test

offside and nearside front track control arm bushes worn not failable at time of test

Pass 3 May 2006 4,351 miles

front track controll arm bushes worn but no play detected at time off mot test.

steering rack as slight play detected at off side front wheel

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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E381 KFR is a 1988 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 75,254 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 E381 KFR, 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 38 years old, this Ford Dorchester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E381 KFR registered?

E381 KFR is a 1988 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 7 March 1988.

Is E381 KFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E381 KFR 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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