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L191 DFV

1993 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,171 mi
Last recorded161,171 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2008
Typical for 1993 Ford Mondeo112,344 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL191 DFV
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2008 161,171 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 161,145 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 155,053 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 154,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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L191 DFV is a 1993 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L191 DFV, 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 L191 DFV registered?

L191 DFV is a 1993 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L191 DFV safe to buy?

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