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L307 DCW

1993 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,134 mi
Last recorded90,134 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 1993 Ford Cardinal Hearse85,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL307 DCW
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 90,134 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2011 89,759 miles

BOTH STEERING RACK BOOTS PERISHED

FRONT TYRES AND N/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

OUTER SILLS CORRODED FIST LAYER OF SILL EXCESSIVE CORROSION

REAR SHOCKERS SHOWING SIGNS OF LEAKING DAMPING EFFECT OK

Fail 11 May 2011 89,755 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

BOTH STEERING RACK BOOTS PERISHED

FRONT TYRES AND N/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

OUTER SILLS CORRODED FIST LAYER OF SILL EXCESSIVE CORROSION

REAR SHOCKERS SHOWING SIGNS OF LEAKING DAMPING EFFECT OK

Pass 10 Feb 2010 89,747 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

N/S/R OUTER IN CENTRE CORRODED

REARA SHOCKERS LEAKING SLIGHTLY

Pass 9 Jan 2009 87,488 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 87,488 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 85,627 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 82,654 miles

Front brake hoses corroding

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2007 82,654 miles

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

Front brake hoses corroding

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.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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L307 DCW is a 1993 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 L307 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 L307 DCW registered?

L307 DCW is a 1993 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L307 DCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L307 DCW shows 9 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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