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P299 TBV

1996 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,137 mi
Last recorded72,137 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Ford Dorchester56,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP299 TBV
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 28 Apr 2008 72,137 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2007 66,399 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 60,612 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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P299 TBV is a 1996 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 56,184 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 P299 TBV, 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 30 years old, this Ford Dorchester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P299 TBV registered?

P299 TBV is a 1996 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 11 October 1996.

Is P299 TBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P299 TBV shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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