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F482 UHG

1988 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,834 mi
Last recorded82,834 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2006
Typical for 1988 Ford Dorchester75,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF482 UHG
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2006 82,834 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front inner disc faces slightly pitted

nearside rear door does not open from outside/but stays in secure position

no seat belts fitted to occasional centre tip up seats (dorchester limo)

wiper arm linkage ball slightly worn but not affecting operation

Pass 25 Aug 2005 77,711 miles

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

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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F482 UHG is a 1988 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F482 UHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F482 UHG registered?

F482 UHG is a 1988 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 13 December 1988.

Is F482 UHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F482 UHG shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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