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P20 RWG

1996 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 2933cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,929 mi
Last recorded51,929 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 1996 Ford Cardinal Hearse56,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP20 RWG
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,933cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 51,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 27 Feb 2017 51,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 21 Jan 2016 51,612 miles

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

battery light on

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge/perishing recommend replacement

Pass 30 Apr 2013 51,499 miles

Battery light illuminated

Fail 26 Apr 2013 51,469 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Battery light illuminated

Pass 5 Mar 2012 51,114 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 51,094 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 50,947 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 50,940 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 50,676 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 50,151 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 50,143 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 49,911 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 49,881 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2007 49,250 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 48,139 miles

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

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

slight play in offside power 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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P20 RWG is a 1996 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 2,933cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P20 RWG, 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 P20 RWG registered?

P20 RWG is a 1996 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 6 November 1996.

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The MOT history for P20 RWG shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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