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P129 DEP

1997 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,733 mi
Last recorded84,733 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Dorchester53,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP129 DEP
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2011 84,733 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 84,733 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 83,541 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 81,571 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 78,358 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 72,631 miles

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 71,441 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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P129 DEP is a 1997 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 53,214 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 P129 DEP, 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 29 years old, this Ford Dorchester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P129 DEP registered?

P129 DEP is a 1997 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 3 March 1997.

Is P129 DEP safe to buy?

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