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P370 JBC

1997 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

99,883 mi
Last recorded99,883 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Dorchester53,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP370 JBC
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 99,883 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 98,047 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2014 89,855 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 81,138 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 69,153 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 58,423 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 51,867 miles

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

offside outer sill rusting

small play in both sides off steering rack

Fail 26 May 2010 51,865 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside outer sill rusting

small play in both sides off steering rack

Pass 30 Jul 2009 50,378 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 48,596 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 46,291 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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P370 JBC is a 1997 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P370 JBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P370 JBC registered?

P370 JBC is a 1997 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P370 JBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P370 JBC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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