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P382 SCW

1997 Ford Dorchester

White Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,341 mi
Last recorded35,341 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Dorchester53,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP382 SCW
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 35,341 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 35,341 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 35,046 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 35,046 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 34,061 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 33,579 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 33,285 miles

oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2010 32,778 miles

slight oil leak from gear box

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 32,778 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight oil leak from gear box

Fail 11 Feb 2009 32,023 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 32,023 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 30,936 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 28,352 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 25,503 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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P382 SCW is a 1997 Ford Dorchester in White with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P382 SCW, 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 P382 SCW registered?

P382 SCW is a 1997 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P382 SCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P382 SCW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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