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A706 LBV

1984 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

9,559 mi
Last recorded9,559 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 1984 Ford Cardinal Hearse52,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA706 LBV
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc
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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 9,559 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 9,097 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 7,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front floor corroded outside prescribed area

Nearside Front subframe area corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2020 7,154 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill lower sill and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front floor corroded outside prescribed area

Nearside Front subframe area corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 6,738 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (rear end) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside and offside front floor corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2018 6,738 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (rear end) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside and offside front floor corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2017 6,245 miles

Offside Front chassis corroded

nearside and offside front floor corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2017 6,245 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front chassis corroded

nearside and offside front floor corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2017 6,245 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 5,656 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 5,647 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 5,486 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 5,477 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 5,153 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2014 5,137 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2013 4,666 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 4,657 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2012 2,987 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 2,891 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 1,864 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2010 1,128 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 20 Mar 2010 1,128 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 410 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 410 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 99,104 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 99,104 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 97,968 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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A706 LBV is a 1984 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1984 Ford Cardinal Hearse models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 52,871 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 A706 LBV, 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 42 years old, this Ford Cardinal Hearse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A706 LBV is a 1984 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 3 January 1984.

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