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N488 PJO

1995 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,573 mi
Last recorded106,573 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 1995 Ford Cardinal Hearse65,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN488 PJO
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2015 106,573 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 105,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes greased , suspension comonents corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2014 105,886 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pipes greased , suspension comonents corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2013 103,593 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 99,327 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 99,327 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 95,915 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 95,915 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 92,553 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 88,112 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 88,107 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 85,994 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 85,994 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Jul 2007

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 79,015 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 79,015 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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N488 PJO is a 1995 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 1995 Ford Cardinal Hearse models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 65,972 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 N488 PJO, 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 31 years old, this Ford Cardinal Hearse is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N488 PJO registered?

N488 PJO is a 1995 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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