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P536 RNE

1997 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,582 mi
Last recorded48,582 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Ford Dorchester53,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP536 RNE
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 48,582 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 48,410 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 48,403 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill central of vehicle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill rear of vehicle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 48,171 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 46,123 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 45,161 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 43,763 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 41,660 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 41,660 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 39,761 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 37,812 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 34,692 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 31,350 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 31,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 31,481 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 31,481 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 30,762 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 30,732 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 28,340 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2006 25,644 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P536 RNE is a 1997 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P536 RNE, 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 P536 RNE registered?

P536 RNE is a 1997 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P536 RNE safe to buy?

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