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PIW 8381

1987 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,105 mi
Last recorded87,105 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2006
Typical for 1987 Ford Dorchester63,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIW 8381
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2006 87,105 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 82,358 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2005 82,356 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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PIW 8381 is a 1987 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 63,588 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 PIW 8381, 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 39 years old, this Ford Dorchester is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PIW 8381 registered?

PIW 8381 is a 1987 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 8 December 1987.

Is PIW 8381 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PIW 8381 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PIW 8381 have outstanding finance?

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