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E380 KFR

1988 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

81,803 mi
Last recorded81,803 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 1988 Ford Cardinal Hearse87,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE380 KFR
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 81,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 81,430 miles

Both rear c/v gaiters split

Fuel filter badly corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2015 81,421 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Both rear c/v gaiters split

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel filter badly corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2014 80,820 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rear outer c.v. gaiters split/badly deteriorated.

fuel filter is very corroded.

n/s rear exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated.

p.a.s. pipe from reservoir oily.

steering column has slight movement at the upper attachment area, but is of the adjustable type.

Pass 12 Feb 2013 80,165 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 80,165 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

BOTH REAR DRIVE SHAFT OUTER GAITERS SPLIT

Pass 20 Oct 2011 79,533 miles

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

both rear outer c.v. gaiters split!.

drivers sun visor weak but still holding clear of screen o.k. at present.

fuel filter corroded but not leaking.

interior rear view mirror not fitted.

steering column top mounting has slight movement but is adjustable type.

two occasional seats fitted behind front two seats and as such are not fitted with seatbelts.

Fail 12 Oct 2011 79,524 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

both rear outer c.v. gaiters split!.

drivers sun visor weak but still holding clear of screen o.k. at present.

fuel filter corroded but not leaking.

interior rear view mirror not fitted.

n/s front tyre pressure low.

two occasional seats fitted behind front two seats and as such are not fitted with seatbelts.

Pass 6 Oct 2010 78,562 miles

Oil leak

Both rear outer constant velocity gaiters split

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

No seat belts fitted to rear passenger seats

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 78,551 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear outer constant velocity gaiters split

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

No seat belts fitted to rear passenger seats

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2009 78,292 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/r and o/s/r outer cv boots split

Fail 30 Sep 2009 78,290 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/r and o/s/r outer cv boots split

Pass 23 Sep 2008 77,083 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 77,073 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 74,296 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 73,141 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 73,077 miles

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

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

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

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

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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E380 KFR is a 1988 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1988 Ford Cardinal Hearse models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 87,624 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 E380 KFR, 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 38 years old, this Ford Cardinal Hearse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E380 KFR is a 1988 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 7 March 1988.

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