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F36 VFV

1989 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Silver Petrol 1993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,121 mi
Last recorded73,121 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 1989 Ford Cardinal Hearse91,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF36 VFV
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,993cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 73,121 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 72,880 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 72,690 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 72,499 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside sill been repaired

Offside rear tyre wall has slight craks

Offside sill been repaired

Oil leak

Underbody has slight corrosion all over

Fail 21 Sep 2011 72,499 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2010 72,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle body has slight damage

Pass 15 Sep 2009 72,067 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2008 71,854 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 71,854 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 71,653 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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F36 VFV is a 1989 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Silver with a 1,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Ford Cardinal Hearse models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 91,687 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 F36 VFV, 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 37 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 F36 VFV registered?

F36 VFV is a 1989 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 3 January 1989.

Is F36 VFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for F36 VFV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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