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M733 VCH

1994 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Grey Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,759 mi
Last recorded96,759 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 1994 Ford Cardinal Hearse75,540 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM733 VCH
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 96,759 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2014
Fail 8 Feb 2014

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 94,454 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 92,730 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 92,723 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 91,087 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 91,087 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 89,188 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 89,175 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 87,466 miles

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

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

Oil leak

dry and rusty on chassis,body fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughot the vehicle to keep it in good condition

Pass 9 Aug 2007 87,196 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

brake pipes need cleaning and greasing throughout the vehicle especially on inner wheel arches to front flexes

dry and rusty on vehicles chassi,body and fuel pipes needs cleaning and greasing

Pass 31 Jul 2006 85,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front 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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M733 VCH is a 1994 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Grey with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M733 VCH, 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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What year was M733 VCH registered?

M733 VCH is a 1994 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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