MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,697 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is E531 HCK safe to buy?
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