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G938 HCW

1989 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,874 mi
Last recorded11,874 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2010
Typical for 1989 Ford Dorchester69,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG938 HCW
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2010 11,874 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 11,704 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 11,704 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 11,578 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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G938 HCW is a 1989 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 69,067 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 G938 HCW, 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 37 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 G938 HCW registered?

G938 HCW is a 1989 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 September 1989.

Is G938 HCW safe to buy?

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