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NVM 9H

1970 Ford Dorchester

White Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

32,896 mi
Last recorded32,896 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNVM 9H
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2010 32,896 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 32,891 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

battery/starter problem

o/s rear brake disc corroded

vehicle starts in gear

Pass 1 Jul 2009 32,879 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 32,762 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 32,760 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2007 32,519 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

o/s rear disc slightly corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2007 32,519 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

o/s rear disc slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2006 32,370 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s front tyre rubs on inner wheel arch

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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NVM 9H is a 1970 Ford Dorchester in White with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NVM 9H, 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 56 years old, this Ford Dorchester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NVM 9H registered?

NVM 9H is a 1970 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 6 January 1970.

Is NVM 9H safe to buy?

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