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J578 XCF

1992 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

79,014 mi
Last recorded79,014 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 1992 Ford Cardinal Hearse78,931 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ578 XCF
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 79,014 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Apr 2017 79,014 miles

wipers wearing

Fail 21 Apr 2017 79,014 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

wipers wearing

Pass 22 Apr 2016 79,014 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 78,931 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 78,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrossion at an advanced state formed at offside outer body sill & nearside outer body sill sections not considered to be excessive

exhaust system is corrodded

lower steering column bush is worn

Pass 22 Jan 2013 76,031 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 76,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 73,664 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 73,662 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 72,103 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 70,755 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 70,755 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 68,858 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 68,858 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 67,183 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 67,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 65,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to n/s inner sill just out of prescribed area

Pass 15 Feb 2006 64,656 miles

N/S front road spring slightly displaced

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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J578 XCF is a 1992 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 J578 XCF, 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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J578 XCF is a 1992 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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