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TAN 552Y

1982 Ford Cardinal Hearse

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98 mi
Last recorded98 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2006
Typical for 1982 Ford Cardinal Hearse37,028 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAN 552Y
MakeFord
ModelCardinal Hearse
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2006 98 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 98 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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TAN 552Y is a 1982 Ford Cardinal Hearse in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Ford Cardinal Hearse models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 37,028 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 TAN 552Y, 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 44 years old, this Ford Cardinal Hearse is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TAN 552Y registered?

TAN 552Y is a 1982 Ford Cardinal Hearse, first registered on 5 November 1982.

Is TAN 552Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAN 552Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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