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F777 SCW

1988 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Silver Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

114,185 mi
Last recorded114,185 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 1988 Ford Cardinal Hearse87,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF777 SCW
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2016 114,185 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective goes tight when turning (2.3.6)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

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

pas cap missing

Pass 24 Nov 2015 114,185 miles

Both wiper blades deteriorated/split

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Nearside rear outer c v gaiter deteriorated

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 114,185 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking Rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both wiper blades deteriorated/split

Fuel pipes corroded

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear outer c v gaiter deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2014 111,845 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 111,836 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 110,533 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 110,498 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 110,491 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing

exhaust corroded

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2011 109,444 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 109,444 miles

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

O/S/R OUTER CV BOOT IS SPLIT

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 107,317 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r outer c/v boot split

Fail 21 Sep 2010 107,316 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r outer c/v boot split

Pass 25 Sep 2009 104,750 miles

repair on n/s sill plated and filler used to make good

Fail 7 Sep 2009 104,561 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 102,413 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 9 Sep 2008 102,413 miles

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 18 Sep 2007 99,687 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 98,094 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

o/s/r drive shaft c/v boot split .brake pipe unions starting to corrode

Pass 16 Sep 2005 94,871 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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F777 SCW is a 1988 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Silver with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 F777 SCW, 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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F777 SCW is a 1988 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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