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C161 EBV

1985 Ford Cardinal Hearse

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,859 mi
Last recorded99,859 miles
Recorded on29 May 2007
Typical for 1985 Ford Cardinal Hearse77,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC161 EBV
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2007 99,859 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

vehicle starting to corrode

Fail 10 May 2007 99,854 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 97,605 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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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.

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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.

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