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P286 TBV

1997 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

86,019 mi
Last recorded86,019 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Ford Cardinal Hearse62,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP286 TBV
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 86,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Sep 2019 86,018 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Mar 2017 82,110 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 82,088 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 77,134 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 77,134 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 75,861 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 75,848 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear exhaust melting rear bumper needs attention

Pass 5 Dec 2013 66,801 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 63,701 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 63,701 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 61,322 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 61,322 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 57,761 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 57,761 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 55,666 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 53,388 miles

play in both front seats

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 51,026 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 48,678 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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P286 TBV is a 1997 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1997 Ford Cardinal Hearse models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 62,064 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 P286 TBV, 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 29 years old, this Ford Cardinal Hearse is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P286 TBV is a 1997 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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