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A148 VUS

1984 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

3,410 mi
Last recorded3,410 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2007
Typical for 1984 Ford Cardinal Hearse52,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA148 VUS
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2007 3,410 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 3,410 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Jun 2007 103,397 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 2,694 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 2,687 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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A148 VUS is a 1984 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 40%.

Across all 1984 Ford Cardinal Hearse models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 52,871 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 A148 VUS, 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 42 years old, this Ford Cardinal Hearse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A148 VUS registered?

A148 VUS is a 1984 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 16 April 1984.

Is A148 VUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A148 VUS shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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