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L27 DRN

1993 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

67,304 mi
Last recorded67,304 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2010
Typical for 1993 Ford Dorchester67,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL27 DRN
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2010 67,304 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear outer drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 4 Mar 2009 55,587 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 55,581 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 53,192 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 49,899 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 49,843 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 26 Sep 2006 49,843 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 49,368 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 49,360 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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L27 DRN is a 1993 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1993 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 67,304 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 L27 DRN, 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 33 years old, this Ford Dorchester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L27 DRN registered?

L27 DRN is a 1993 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 22 September 1993.

Is L27 DRN safe to buy?

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