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XJI 6253

1985 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,248 mi
Last recorded88,248 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2007
Typical for 1985 Ford Cardinal Hearse77,816 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJI 6253
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2007 88,248 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 88,038 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 84,600 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2005 80,914 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 80,914 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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XJI 6253 is a 1985 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1985 Ford Cardinal Hearse models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 77,816 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 XJI 6253, 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 41 years old, this Ford Cardinal Hearse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XJI 6253 registered?

XJI 6253 is a 1985 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 9 September 1985.

Is XJI 6253 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XJI 6253 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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