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FLZ 2381

1987 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2009
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

78,165 mi
Last recorded78,165 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2008
Typical for 1987 Ford Dorchester63,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLZ 2381
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2008 78,165 miles

fuel filter corroded - advise replacement

n/s and o/s sills corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2008 78,153 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

fuel filter corroded

n/s under sill corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2008 78,123 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel filter corroded

n/s and o/s sills corroded - not within precribed area

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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FLZ 2381 is a 1987 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 FLZ 2381, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FLZ 2381 registered?

FLZ 2381 is a 1987 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is FLZ 2381 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLZ 2381 shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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