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J130 LFR

1992 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

65,068 mi
Last recorded65,068 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Ford Cardinal Hearse78,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ130 LFR
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 65,068 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 65,068 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 65,068 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 114,194 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 114,194 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 114,194 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2019 114,194 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 9 Nov 2019 114,194 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 114,194 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 111,200 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 114,194 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2014 114,176 miles

both sills covered in fibre glass

offside front tyre worn off on inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2013 112,884 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2012 110,641 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both sills fibre glassed and heavily under sealed

Pass 5 May 2011 105,413 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2011 106,394 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

advise lower outer sills partly fibre glassed over

advise near side centre lower inner sill to floor corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2011 106,305 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Both rear sill sections have been coated with fibreglass, some corrosion present, does not appear excessive

Both sills have corrosion and have been coated in fibreglass, ordinarily this would be a prescribed area but vehicle has no rear passenger arrangements

Corrosion to sills just outside front suspension prescribed areas

Heavy corrosion to rear chassis crossmember, outside prescribed areas and does not affect stability of vehicle

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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J130 LFR is a 1992 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1992 Ford Cardinal Hearse models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 78,931 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 J130 LFR, 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 34 years old, this Ford Cardinal Hearse is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J130 LFR is a 1992 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 1 February 1992.

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