MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,790 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate inscription missing Part of the 2 missing (0.1 (b))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Headlamp reflector slightly defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
hazard warning switch faulty
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp reflector slightly defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
hazard warning switch faulty
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Boot floor corroded
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Boot floor corroded
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Both front wheel bearing have slight play.
N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.
O/s/f tyre wearing om inner edge.
Slight play in steering arm in steering rack.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Ford Cardinal Hearse?
Based on 5,995 MOT tests across 523 vehicles.
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HSH 972Y is a 1982 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1982 Ford Cardinal Hearse models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 37,028 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 HSH 972Y, 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 44 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 HSH 972Y registered?
HSH 972Y is a 1982 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 1 November 1982.
Is HSH 972Y safe to buy?
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