MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,859 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
vehicle starting to corrode
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
play in steering rack
vehicle starting to corrode all over
How Reliable is the Ford Cardinal Hearse?
Based on 5,995 MOT tests across 523 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C161 EBV is a 1985 Ford Cardinal Hearse in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1985 Ford Cardinal Hearse models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 77,816 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 C161 EBV, 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 41 years old, this Ford Cardinal Hearse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of C161 EBV?
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What year was C161 EBV registered?
C161 EBV is a 1985 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is C161 EBV safe to buy?
The MOT history for C161 EBV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does C161 EBV have outstanding finance?
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