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B308 GCF

1984 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,192 mi
Last recorded76,192 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 1984 Ford Cardinal Hearse52,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB308 GCF
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 76,192 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack joint area (2.3 (a) (i))

all tyres crackng n/s/f worn on edge

Fail 11 Jul 2019 76,192 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack joint area (2.3 (a) (i))

all tyres crackng n/s/f worn on edge

Pass 29 Sep 2017 76,092 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f tyre low on tread both rear tyres cracking

Pass 24 Aug 2016 75,983 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center and front (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch above strut mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 75,983 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center and front (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch above strut mounting (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 75,864 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

general corrosion to sill, floor and chassis

n/s/f windscreen washer poor

n/s/r tyre cracking/perished

Fail 26 Mar 2014 75,732 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edge n/s/r tyre craking in tread

Pass 26 Mar 2014 75,732 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edge n/s/r tyre craking in tread

Pass 20 Feb 2013 75,541 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 74,967 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 74,967 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 74,713 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 74,430 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 74,164 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 73,263 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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B308 GCF is a 1984 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 B308 GCF, 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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B308 GCF is a 1984 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 26 November 1984.

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