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E784 PFV

1988 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,906 mi
Last recorded67,906 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Ford Cardinal Hearse87,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE784 PFV
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 67,906 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 67,906 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 67,906 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 67,487 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 67,253 miles

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

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

offside AND nearside rear drive shafts outer c/v gaiters split

Pass 7 Dec 2010 66,850 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 66,846 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 65,799 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 64,304 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 62,696 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 62,696 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006 61,396 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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E784 PFV is a 1988 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E784 PFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E784 PFV registered?

E784 PFV is a 1988 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E784 PFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E784 PFV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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