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E459 JHG

1988 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,454 mi
Last recorded148,454 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 1988 Ford Cardinal Hearse87,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE459 JHG
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 148,454 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 148,452 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 147,082 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 147,082 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 145,353 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 144,806 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 144,794 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 144,465 miles

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

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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E459 JHG is a 1988 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 E459 JHG, 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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What year was E459 JHG registered?

E459 JHG is a 1988 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 8 February 1988.

Is E459 JHG safe to buy?

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