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J539 GCK

1991 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,529 mi
Last recorded75,529 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 1991 Ford Cardinal Hearse84,230 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ539 GCK
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 75,529 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

inner/outer sills corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2018 75,529 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

inner/outer sills corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2017 75,409 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 74,827 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked

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

Offside Front inner rod end has play

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2016 74,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front tyre cracked

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

Offside Front inner rod end has play

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2007 74,814 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 74,814 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 74,739 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 74,739 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 73,602 miles

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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J539 GCK is a 1991 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1991 Ford Cardinal Hearse models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 84,230 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 J539 GCK, 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 35 years old, this Ford Cardinal Hearse is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J539 GCK registered?

J539 GCK is a 1991 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 21 August 1991.

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