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R499 WRN

1998 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

44,501 mi
Last recorded44,501 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Ford Dorchester54,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR499 WRN
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 44,501 miles

Both Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn

Both Rear Inner Door Sills Corroded

Both Rear Inner Sills Slightly Corroded

Nearside Front Tyre Cracks on Outer Wall

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracks on Outer Wall

Offside Rear Door Frame Slightly Corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2020 44,501 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn

Both Rear Inner Door Sills Corroded

Both Rear Inner Sills Slightly Corroded

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre Cracks on Outer Wall

Nearside Rear Tyre Cracks on Outer Wall

Offside Rear Door Frame Slightly Corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2018 44,435 miles

Both Rear Tyres Cracks in Tread but not deep enough to reach cords

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

Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Slight Play

Pass 9 Nov 2017 44,054 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & cracks on outer wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

oil leak

rear brake ferrules rusty

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2016 43,079 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn but not considered excessive

Pass 5 Oct 2015 40,915 miles

Nearside Rear Brake Pads Low

Offside Rear Brake Pads Low

Pass 3 May 2014 37,982 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre Wearing on Inner Edge

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 36,164 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 36,134 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 35,595 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 34,453 miles

corrosion offside centre sill

handbrake travel

offside rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 10 Mar 2010 32,218 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 30,827 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 29,615 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 27,578 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 25,973 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 22,390 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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R499 WRN is a 1998 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1998 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 54,800 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 R499 WRN, 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 28 years old, this Ford Dorchester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R499 WRN registered?

R499 WRN is a 1998 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 2 February 1998.

Is R499 WRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R499 WRN shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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