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A776 KFR

1983 Ford Cardinal Hearse

White Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,016 mi
Last recorded64,016 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 1983 Ford Cardinal Hearse66,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA776 KFR
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 64,016 miles

Corrosion in various places.

Front seat belts are awkward to disengage under load.

Metal brake pipe going to n/s rear is corroding.

Some play in steering rack.

Fail 8 Aug 2018 64,006 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White - must be amber. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen No beam pattern - reflector corroded away. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour White - must be amber. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill/floor panel. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective Not working. (1.1.10 (f))

Corrosion in various places.

Front seat belts are awkward to disengage under load.

Metal brake pipe going to n/s rear is corroding.

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Some play in steering rack.

Pass 1 Apr 2016 63,541 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 63,534 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2013 63,528 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front inner wings corroded at upper posistions visible from inner wheel arch view

both rear tyres wearing inside edges

moulded outer sill covers fitted both sides

slight movement detected at both front upper subframe rubber mounts

Pass 12 May 2012 63,004 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 62,596 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2010 62,162 miles

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

oil leaks

unable to check sills for corrosion due to covers being fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2010 62,162 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

oil leaks

unable to check sills for corrosion due to covers being fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2009 60,537 miles

battery insecure

front brakes 24%.only just met minimum requirements

front suspension rubbers perished

sill covers,fitted.unable to test full sills

Fail 22 May 2009 60,537 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

front suspension rubbers perished

sill covers,fitted.unable to test full sills

Pass 15 May 2006 60,526 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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A776 KFR is a 1983 Ford Cardinal Hearse in White with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Ford Cardinal Hearse models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 66,860 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A776 KFR, 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 43 years old, this Ford Cardinal Hearse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A776 KFR is a 1983 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 1 November 1983.

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