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L296 DCW

1993 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,065 mi
Last recorded61,065 miles
Recorded on16 May 2008
Typical for 1993 Ford Cardinal Hearse85,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL296 DCW
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2008 61,065 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 55,181 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 55,142 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 50,211 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 45,894 miles
Fail 9 May 2005 45,894 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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L296 DCW is a 1993 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Ford Cardinal Hearse models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 85,143 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 L296 DCW, 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 33 years old, this Ford Cardinal Hearse is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L296 DCW registered?

L296 DCW is a 1993 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 6 October 1993.

Is L296 DCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L296 DCW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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