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WIW 4361

1998 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

66,761 mi
Last recorded66,761 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2006
Typical for 1998 Ford Cardinal Hearse61,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIW 4361
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2006 66,761 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 66,761 miles

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

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

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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WIW 4361 is a 1998 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WIW 4361, 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 WIW 4361 registered?

WIW 4361 is a 1998 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is WIW 4361 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WIW 4361 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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