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N972 MRN

1996 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

79,801 mi
Last recorded79,801 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Ford Cardinal Hearse56,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN972 MRN
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 79,801 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 79,801 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 79,190 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 79,189 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside and nearside inner sill corroded but out perscribed areas

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 77,611 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 75,762 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 74,309 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 74,307 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 72,405 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 72,405 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 69,979 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 69,972 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 64,222 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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N972 MRN is a 1996 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1996 Ford Cardinal Hearse models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 56,063 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 N972 MRN, 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 30 years old, this Ford Cardinal Hearse is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N972 MRN registered?

N972 MRN is a 1996 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 3 January 1996.

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