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S147 GDV

1998 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

52,875 mi
Last recorded52,875 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 Ford Cardinal Hearse61,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS147 GDV
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 52,875 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 52,837 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak on engine

Pass 1 Feb 2021 52,262 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 50,794 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 50,438 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 49,567 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2017 49,565 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 48,735 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 48,733 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 48,285 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 47,706 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 46,271 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 45,088 miles

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

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

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 26 Oct 2011 43,952 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 42,879 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 42,879 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 41,319 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 38,665 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 38,665 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 34,419 miles

Slight corrsion to inner faces of front brake discs

Slight movement in nearside and offside front lower ball joints

Fail 14 Nov 2007 34,419 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Slight corrsion to inner faces of front brake discs

Slight movement in nearside and offside front lower ball joints

Pass 6 Nov 2006 30,617 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

power steering fluid leak from pipe into pump

Pass 7 Nov 2005 27,108 miles

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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S147 GDV is a 1998 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 S147 GDV, 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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S147 GDV is a 1998 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 9 November 1998.

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