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S527 SBD

1998 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,811 mi
Last recorded83,811 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Cardinal Hearse61,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS527 SBD
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 83,811 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 82,093 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Between flexi's (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 80,334 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between flexis (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres slight feathering inside edges

Pass 8 Oct 2015 78,510 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component slight sweat (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between flexis (3.6.B.2c)

slight coolant leak from o/s of engine (t/stat housing ?

Fail 7 Oct 2015 78,510 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component slight sweat (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between flexis (3.6.B.2c)

slight coolant leak from o/s of engine (t/stat housing ?

Pass 17 Sep 2014 76,247 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 76,247 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 74,381 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 71,887 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 71,834 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 69,397 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 67,349 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2010 67,329 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 64,961 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 63,811 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 63,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 8 Aug 2007 62,516 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake pads my need replacing soon

nsr osr tyres 2mm my need replacing soon

Pass 8 Aug 2007 62,516 miles

front brake pads my need replacing soon

nsr osr tyres 2mm my need replacing soon

Pass 4 Oct 2006 59,329 miles

N/S Front inner tyre tread scrubbing off.

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2006 59,328 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

N/SF Tyre scrubbing inside tread.

Pass 8 Aug 2005 55,791 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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S527 SBD is a 1998 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S527 SBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S527 SBD registered?

S527 SBD is a 1998 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S527 SBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S527 SBD shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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