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A798 GDF

1983 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,159 mi
Last recorded79,159 miles
Recorded on9 May 2008
Typical for 1983 Ford Cardinal Hearse66,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA798 GDF
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 May 2008 79,159 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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)

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

General under body corrosion

Slight movment in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 30 Jan 2007 77,714 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 76,270 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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A798 GDF is a 1983 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 A798 GDF, 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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What year was A798 GDF registered?

A798 GDF is a 1983 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 1 September 1983.

Is A798 GDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A798 GDF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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