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L301 DCW

1993 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,940 mi
Last recorded86,940 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2009
Typical for 1993 Ford Cardinal Hearse85,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL301 DCW
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2009 86,940 miles

0/s frount to rear pipe slight rusted

Fail 24 Nov 2009 86,898 miles

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

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

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

0/s frount to rear pipe slight rusted

Pass 27 Nov 2008 84,982 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 84,982 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling insecure (2.1.5)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 83,265 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 82,738 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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L301 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 L301 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.

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What year was L301 DCW registered?

L301 DCW is a 1993 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L301 DCW safe to buy?

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