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MIW 8914

1989 Ford Dorchester

Silver Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2009
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,069 mi
Last recorded34,069 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2008
Typical for 1989 Ford Dorchester69,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIW 8914
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 10 Jan 2008 34,069 miles

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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MIW 8914 is a 1989 Ford Dorchester in Silver with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MIW 8914, 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.

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What year was MIW 8914 registered?

MIW 8914 is a 1989 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 12 October 1989.

Is MIW 8914 safe to buy?

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