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E531 HCK

1987 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,697 mi
Last recorded72,697 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1987 Ford Cardinal Hearse93,128 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE531 HCK
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 72,697 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 72,697 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 72,967 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 72,967 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 72,691 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 72,691 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 72,689 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 72,689 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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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E531 HCK is a 1987 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E531 HCK, 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 E531 HCK registered?

E531 HCK is a 1987 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 1 December 1987.

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