1997 Ford Cardinal Hearse 2.3L Petrol · R983 FBV
1997 Ford Cardinal Hearse (2.3L, petrol). First registered 17/10/1997. Recorded mileage 83,118 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD CARDINAL HEARSE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/01/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,118 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2300cc
R983 FBV Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2022
- 83,118 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R983 FBV Mileage History
- 08/11/200653,322 mi
- 10/11/200653,326 mi+4 mi
- 02/11/200757,218 mi+3,892 mi
- 07/11/200859,612 mi+2,394 mi
- 04/11/200963,304 mi+3,692 mi
- 05/11/201066,404 mi+3,100 mi
- 07/11/201169,822 mi+3,418 mi
- 07/11/201272,287 mi+2,465 mi
- 07/11/201272,287 mi
- 05/11/201374,084 mi+1,797 mi
- 30/10/201475,994 mi+1,910 mi
- 30/10/201475,994 mi
- 09/11/201578,787 mi+2,793 mi
- 03/11/201681,523 mi+2,736 mi
- 25/01/201883,103 mi+1,580 mi
- 30/09/202083,109 mi+6 mi
- 20/01/202283,118 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 1,960 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
R983 FBV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Cardinal Hearse (R983 FBV) between November 2006 and January 2022.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 January 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
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