MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,434 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Front steering rack bushes have play
Centre Front to rear metal fuel pipes corroding
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre interior mirror missing
Front power steering metal pipes corroding
Nearside Front and rear windows missing
Nearside Rear tyre has a very slight bulge
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Centre Front steering rack bushes have play
Centre Front to rear metal fuel pipes corroding
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre interior mirror missing
Front power steering metal pipes corroding
Nearside Front and rear windows missing
Nearside Rear tyre has a very slight bulge
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
surface corrosion to offside inner sill
surface corrosion to offside inner sill
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Ford Dorchester?
Based on 10,955 MOT tests across 987 vehicles.
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HIL 9181 is a 1987 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 HIL 9181, 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 HIL 9181 registered?
HIL 9181 is a 1987 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 15 May 1987.
Is HIL 9181 safe to buy?
The MOT history for HIL 9181 shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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