MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,254 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
off side front wing detached from front panel
rear x/member corroded
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
off side front wing detached from front panel
rear x/member corroded
front offside chassis rail corroding
lower front panel to wings corroded
wires to lights under vehicle hanging down
rear box section and rear inner wing panels and surrouning area corroded to holes
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
excessive corrosion to rear of vehicle
front off side chassis corroded
lower front panel to wings corroded
wires hanging down under vehicle
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
electrical cables hanging loose underneath to non component lights
nearside rear inner sill end in wheel arch corroded
rear box section is very badly corroded and side sills behind fuel tank
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
boot struts defective
electrical wiring damaged/contaminated
nearside rear inner drive shaft boot split
offside rear wheelarch starting to corrode
oil leak
wiring for under vehicle accessory lighting hanging insecurly and trapped between front spring coils
Nearside Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
boot struts defective
electrical wiring damaged/contaminated
nearside rear inner drive shaft boot split
offside rear wheel arch starting to corrode
oil leak
wiring for under vehicle accessory light hanging insecurely and trapped between front spring coils
How Reliable is the Ford Cardinal Hearse?
Based on 5,995 MOT tests across 523 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RJI 2878 is a 1983 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1983 Ford Cardinal Hearse models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 66,860 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 RJI 2878, 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 43 years old, this Ford Cardinal Hearse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was RJI 2878 registered?
RJI 2878 is a 1983 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 6 January 1983.
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