MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,118 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear corrosion on sill
Offside Rear corrosion on sill
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
right hand front lower coil spring broken
right hand rear lower coil spring broken
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
right hand front lower coil spring broken
right hand rear lower coil spring broken
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
transmition oil cooler pipes corroded.
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Ford Cardinal Hearse?
Based on 5,995 MOT tests across 523 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R983 FBV is a 1997 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 R983 FBV, 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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R983 FBV is a 1997 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 17 October 1997.
Is R983 FBV safe to buy?
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