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A12 YFS

1989 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,385 mi
Last recorded99,385 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2008
Typical for 1989 Ford Cardinal Hearse91,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 YFS
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2008 99,385 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 99,376 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 98,015 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 97,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

Upper Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

fuel pump corroded

n/s/r inner drive shaft boot split

o/s/r outer dive shaft boot split

Pass 21 Dec 2005 96,476 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Cardinal Hearse?

Based on 5,995 MOT tests across 523 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
2,603
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
523
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 252
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 173
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 129
Brake pipe excessively corroded 128
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 116
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A12 YFS is a 1989 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Ford Cardinal Hearse models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 91,687 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Cardinal Hearse fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 252 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A12 YFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Cardinal Hearse typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 37 years old, this Ford Cardinal Hearse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A12 YFS is a 1989 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 1 December 1989.

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