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J478 OOD

1992 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,108 mi
Last recorded55,108 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 1992 Ford Cardinal Hearse78,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ478 OOD
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2011 55,108 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 53,703 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 53,061 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2009 53,051 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 52,030 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 52,030 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

fan belt cracking, radiator leaking n/s lower corner.

front track control arm bushes weak

Pass 5 Feb 2007 49,880 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

steering column guide bush worn

track control arm bushes weak

Pass 21 Feb 2006 47,484 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 47,484 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion forming in n/s/r flooring

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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J478 OOD is a 1992 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J478 OOD, 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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What year was J478 OOD registered?

J478 OOD is a 1992 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 19 February 1992.

Is J478 OOD safe to buy?

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