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MIW 2291

1989 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,109 mi
Last recorded133,109 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 1989 Ford Cardinal Hearse91,687 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIW 2291
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2011 133,109 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fuel pipe corroded.

o/s/f brake slightly binding.

o/s/r brake slightly binding.

Fail 22 Feb 2010 132,986 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 132,986 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 130,629 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 130,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 129,129 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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MIW 2291 is a 1989 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 50%.

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 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 MIW 2291, 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.

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What year was MIW 2291 registered?

MIW 2291 is a 1989 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 25 August 1989.

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