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D478 YTY

1987 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,794 mi
Last recorded51,794 miles
Recorded on13 May 2008
Typical for 1987 Ford Cardinal Hearse93,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD478 YTY
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2008 51,794 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear and nearside rear brake hose ferrules slighty corroded

Pass 3 May 2007 51,097 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 51,097 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 May 2006 48,986 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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D478 YTY is a 1987 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Ford Cardinal Hearse models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 93,128 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 D478 YTY, 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 39 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 D478 YTY registered?

D478 YTY is a 1987 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 13 January 1987.

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