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D737 CHG

1987 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

103,367 mi
Last recorded103,367 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 1987 Ford Cardinal Hearse93,128 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD737 CHG
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 103,367 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

slight bind on nearside front brake

welding repairs undersealed

Fail 28 Feb 2012 103,125 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2011 99,472 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 99,447 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

CORROSION ON CENTRE FLOORS .

CORROSION ON FUEL PIPES.

CORROSION ON OUTER SILLS.

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2010 96,389 miles

security of drivers seat.

Fail 13 Mar 2010 96,389 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

security of drivers seat

Pass 7 Mar 2009 92,826 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

corrosion on brake pipes borderline in places.

general corrosion starting though out vehicle.

security of exhaust borderline.

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 27 Feb 2009 92,822 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Advise brake pipe corrosion in places

Advise exhaust security

Advise movement in offside front steering arm borderline

Advise oil leak

Advise rear discs pitted

Advise underbody corrosion started on underside of vehilce borderline in places

Fail 19 Mar 2008 93,610 miles

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust mounts deteriorating

floor pan slightly corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2008 93,610 miles

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust mounts deteriorating

floor pan slightly corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2007 93,431 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 93,431 miles

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

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 92,259 miles

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

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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D737 CHG is a 1987 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 D737 CHG, 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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D737 CHG is a 1987 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 10 April 1987.

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