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L966 DHG

1994 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,891 mi
Last recorded66,891 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 1994 Ford Cardinal Hearse75,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL966 DHG
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2016 66,891 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 66,444 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 65,869 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 65,307 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 64,794 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 64,792 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

sills corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2011 64,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 63,370 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 63,370 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 63,255 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2009 62,276 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 61,733 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2007 61,330 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jan 2007 61,323 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 60,673 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 60,624 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Upper Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

n/s/f tyre worn inner and outter edge

slight leak in power steering pump

slight play in steering rack

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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L966 DHG is a 1994 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1994 Ford Cardinal Hearse models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 75,540 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 L966 DHG, 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 32 years old, this Ford Cardinal Hearse is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L966 DHG is a 1994 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 31 January 1994.

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