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R987 FBV

1997 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

57,737 mi
Last recorded57,737 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Dorchester53,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR987 FBV
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 57,737 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 53,881 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 47,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 47,475 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 46,328 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 44,674 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 43,285 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 41,414 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 39,624 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 37,773 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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R987 FBV is a 1997 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 R987 FBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R987 FBV registered?

R987 FBV is a 1997 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 4 November 1997.

Is R987 FBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R987 FBV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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