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L166 JSS

1993 Ford Mondeo

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

158,891 mi
Last recorded158,891 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2008
Typical for 1993 Ford Mondeo112,344 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL166 JSS
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2008 158,891 miles

fuel pipes corroded

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear shock absorbers slightly weak

Fail 29 Aug 2008 158,851 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

fuel pipes corroded

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear shock absorbers slightly weak

Pass 31 Aug 2007 153,121 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 153,115 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2007 152,936 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 145,823 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 145,732 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

How Reliable is the Ford Mondeo?

Based on 12,239,875 MOT tests across 1,205,291 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,416
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,205,291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 610,562
Brake pipe excessively corroded 513,490
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 357,218
position lamp(s) not working 250,827
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 244,051
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L166 JSS is a 1993 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1993 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 112,344 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 Mondeo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 610,562 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L166 JSS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Mondeo typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 33 years old, this Ford Mondeo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L166 JSS registered?

L166 JSS is a 1993 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L166 JSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L166 JSS shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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