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R612 OBV

1997 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Green Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

102,538 mi
Last recorded102,538 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 Ford Cardinal Hearse62,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR612 OBV
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 102,538 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Dec 2018 99,399 miles

Exhaust System slighty corroded

Front and Rear Bumpers Damaged

Slight Play in Offside front wheel

Vehicle has PAS Leak

Vehicle has oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2018 99,399 miles

Exhaust System slighty corroded

Front and Rear Bumpers Damaged

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Slight Play in Offside front wheel

Vehicle has PAS Leak

Vehicle has oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2017 95,079 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 91,576 miles

Exhaust System slighty corroded

O/S/Front Wing Slight Damge

Pass 7 Dec 2015 89,153 miles

Exhaust system slighty corroded

O/S/Front Wing has slight damage

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

P.A.S Fluid Leak

Vehicle has Slight Oil Leak

Pass 8 Dec 2014 86,906 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2014 86,906 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2013 84,945 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 84,945 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON INNER SIDES OF DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL TRIM MISSING

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL TRIM MISSING

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS INNER PLUS REAR VOID BUSHES

Pass 22 Nov 2012 82,891 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON INNER SIDES OF DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Fail 22 Nov 2012 82,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON INNER SIDES OF DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Pass 16 Dec 2011 78,619 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON INNER SIDES OF DISCS

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS INNER VOID BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON NEARSIDE REAR OUTER PAD

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM JOINT

Fail 14 Dec 2011 78,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON INNER SIDES OF DISCS

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS INNER VOID BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON NEARSIDE REAR OUTER PAD

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM JOINT

Pass 9 Dec 2010 77,902 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 76,871 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 75,521 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 75,521 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 73,659 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2007 73,659 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 72,009 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 72,009 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 68,161 miles

high level light not working and not sure if connected to anything

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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R612 OBV is a 1997 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Green with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R612 OBV, 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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R612 OBV is a 1997 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 17 December 1997.

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