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P288 TBV

1997 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,850 mi
Last recorded69,850 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Ford Cardinal Hearse62,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP288 TBV
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2020 69,850 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and rear both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

front to rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2019 69,825 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 69,799 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 69,761 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 69,736 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

slight oil leak

Pass 12 May 2015 69,028 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 67,435 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 66,067 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 64,504 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 64,497 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 55,504 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 49,244 miles

Slight Gearbox oil leak.

Fail 11 Mar 2010 49,244 miles

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

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

Slight Gearbox oil leak.

Pass 13 Mar 2009 46,057 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight gear box oil leak ?

slight play in off side of steering rack

Fail 13 Mar 2009 46,057 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

slight gear box oil leak ?

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in off side of steering rack

Pass 11 Mar 2008 42,450 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 38,913 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 35,526 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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P288 TBV is a 1997 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P288 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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P288 TBV is a 1997 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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