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M889 RCK

1994 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,557 mi
Last recorded62,557 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 1994 Ford Cardinal Hearse75,540 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM889 RCK
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 62,557 miles

All tyres persished

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 62,494 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside seat not fitted

rear seats not fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2015 61,009 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 23 Mar 2015 61,009 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2014 57,702 miles

Slight corrosion offside outer sill/floor

Pass 23 Jan 2013 55,670 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 55,471 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 55,149 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 55,145 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

fuel pipes heavily corroded in offside front inner wheel arch

slight wear in offside of steering rack noted

Pass 22 Sep 2010 53,966 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

small crack in offside front outer sill/door step

Fail 20 Sep 2010 53,965 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

small crack in offside front outer sill/door step

Pass 28 Sep 2009 52,992 miles

Oil leak

fuel pipe corroding

offside outer sill corroding

Pass 18 Sep 2008 51,609 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 48,764 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 45,582 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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M889 RCK is a 1994 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M889 RCK, 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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M889 RCK is a 1994 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 1 October 1994.

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