MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,811 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
Both front tyres wearing on inside edge
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Between flexi's (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded between flexis (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres slight feathering inside edges
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 ?
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 ?
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
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)
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)
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)
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
front brake pads my need replacing soon
nsr osr tyres 2mm my need replacing soon
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)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
N/SF Tyre scrubbing inside tread.
How Reliable is the Ford Cardinal Hearse?
Based on 5,995 MOT tests across 523 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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S527 SBD is a 1998 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is S527 SBD safe to buy?
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