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RJI 2878

1983 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,254 mi
Last recorded91,254 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2009
Typical for 1983 Ford Cardinal Hearse66,860 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJI 2878
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2009 91,254 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 91,240 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 91,227 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2008 91,226 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2007 91,202 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 90,459 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 85,880 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2005 85,879 miles

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.

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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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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