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R574 HRN

1997 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,618 mi
Last recorded55,618 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Cardinal Hearse62,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR574 HRN
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 55,618 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear suspension bushes starting to split

small in dents in side wall off side rear tyre

small rust on all brake pipes

Pass 8 Mar 2012 54,373 miles

n/s rear drive shaft boot split

Pass 21 Mar 2011 52,637 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 50,579 miles

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

Nearside driveshaft outer boot torn

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 50,579 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

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

Nearside driveshaft outer boot torn

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 48,981 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 48,980 miles

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

Auto box fluid leak.

Front tyres scrubbing

Nearside rear drive shaft inner cv boot insecure.

Slight misting of oil around clips on power steering pipe from resivoir.

Slight play/movement side to side in both front wheels with vehicle raised and wheel free.

Pass 5 Mar 2008 46,099 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 43,815 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 42,821 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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R574 HRN is a 1997 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R574 HRN, 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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What year was R574 HRN registered?

R574 HRN is a 1997 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 17 November 1997.

Is R574 HRN safe to buy?

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