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R986 FBV

1997 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

63,617 mi
Last recorded63,617 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Cardinal Hearse62,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR986 FBV
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 63,617 miles

General corroded underneath

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

front brake discs slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2015 63,375 miles

Both sills slightly corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2014 63,155 miles

both inner + outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2014 63,155 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both inner + outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2013 62,734 miles

Sills Slightly Corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2012 62,283 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 62,066 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 62,061 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 95,204 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 59,199 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 57,680 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 57,670 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 54,869 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 54,866 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 50,321 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 46,881 miles

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

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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R986 FBV is a 1997 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 R986 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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R986 FBV is a 1997 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 4 November 1997.

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