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R620 OBV

1998 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,576 mi
Last recorded88,576 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Cardinal Hearse61,959 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR620 OBV
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 88,576 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

all tyres perishing

slight bind nearside rear

upper sills corroding

Fail 8 May 2017 88,573 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

all tyres perishing

slight bind nearside rear

upper sills corroding

Pass 26 Jan 2015 88,405 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 88,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 88,256 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 85,646 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 79,376 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 77,821 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 73,407 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 68,373 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 68,373 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 64,176 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 59,354 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 55,782 miles

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

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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R620 OBV is a 1998 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1998 Ford Cardinal Hearse models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 61,959 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 R620 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 28 years old, this Ford Cardinal Hearse is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R620 OBV is a 1998 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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