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K248 PFV

1992 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

82,310 mi
Last recorded82,310 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2010
Typical for 1992 Ford Dorchester64,092 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK248 PFV
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2010 82,310 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 79,790 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 79,778 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 77,840 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 74,115 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 72,220 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 72,220 miles

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

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

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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K248 PFV is a 1992 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1992 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 64,092 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 K248 PFV, 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 34 years old, this Ford Dorchester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K248 PFV?

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What year was K248 PFV registered?

K248 PFV is a 1992 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 18 September 1992.

Is K248 PFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K248 PFV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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