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PMB 844Y

1983 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2009
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,627 mi
Last recorded60,627 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2008
Typical for 1983 Ford Dorchester72,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMB 844Y
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 21 Nov 2008 60,627 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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PMB 844Y is a 1983 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 72,170 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 PMB 844Y, 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 43 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 PMB 844Y registered?

PMB 844Y is a 1983 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 6 April 1983.

Is PMB 844Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for PMB 844Y shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PMB 844Y have outstanding finance?

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