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S283 JCK

1998 Ford Dorchester

White Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

46,095 mi
Last recorded46,095 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Dorchester54,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS283 JCK
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 46,095 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 45,314 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 45,700 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 53,002 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2011 44,200 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 43,690 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 43,671 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 43,192 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 42,775 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 42,352 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 37,436 miles

Inner Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Nov 2005 37,436 miles

Inner Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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S283 JCK is a 1998 Ford Dorchester in White with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S283 JCK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S283 JCK registered?

S283 JCK is a 1998 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 26 November 1998.

Is S283 JCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S283 JCK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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