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R992 FBV

1998 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,269 mi
Last recorded43,269 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Cardinal Hearse61,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR992 FBV
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 12 Apr 2014 43,269 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2013 42,062 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 40,326 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 39,182 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 37,565 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 35,355 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2007 32,235 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 29,310 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 26,325 miles

Nearside Front 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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R992 FBV is a 1998 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R992 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 28 years old, this Ford Cardinal Hearse is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R992 FBV registered?

R992 FBV is a 1998 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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