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UOI 3969

1988 Ford Dorchester

White Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,712 mi
Last recorded79,712 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 1988 Ford Dorchester75,254 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOI 3969
MakeFord
ModelDorchester
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 79,712 miles

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

all rear chassis area corroded

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

inner and outer sills patch repaired

o/s steering rack area slightly damp

Fail 1 Dec 2016 79,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

all rear chassis area corroded

both rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

inner and outer sills patch repaired

o/s steering rack area slightly damp

Pass 15 Mar 2011 79,606 miles

disc rusty

front tyres worn inner edge

fuel pipes rusty

oil leak

under body rust

Pass 23 Dec 2009 79,320 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 79,023 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 78,928 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 78,747 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 78,606 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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UOI 3969 is a 1988 Ford Dorchester in White with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1988 Ford Dorchester models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 75,254 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 UOI 3969, 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 38 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 UOI 3969 registered?

UOI 3969 is a 1988 Ford Dorchester, first registered on 27 May 1988.

Is UOI 3969 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UOI 3969 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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