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R994 FBV

1998 Ford Dorchester

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

39,027 mi
Last recorded39,027 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Dorchester54,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR994 FBV
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 39,027 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2016 39,027 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 36,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

suspension components corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2013 35,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r/ hand brake low effort

Pass 17 Dec 2013 35,228 miles

n/s/r/ hand brake low effort

Pass 18 Oct 2011 34,825 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 33,027 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 30,911 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 28,362 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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R994 FBV is a 1998 Ford Dorchester in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R994 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 28 years old, this Ford Dorchester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R994 FBV registered?

R994 FBV is a 1998 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R994 FBV safe to buy?

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