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S295 MFC

1998 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

64,337 mi
Last recorded64,337 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Cardinal Hearse61,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS295 MFC
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2009 64,337 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

surface standing rust on all brake discs.

Pass 26 Oct 2007 63,606 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 63,606 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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S295 MFC is a 1998 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 S295 MFC, 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 S295 MFC registered?

S295 MFC is a 1998 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S295 MFC shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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