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L197 SRV

1993 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2009
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,099 mi
Last recorded126,099 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2008
Typical for 1993 Ford Mondeo112,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL197 SRV
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2008 126,099 miles

both front head lamp beam image poor

front and rear number plates poor

Pass 6 Dec 2007 122,240 miles

both front head lights have poor beam patten

both front indecators faded

exhuast smoke at idel

n/s/f bumper damage

rear number plate in poor order

rear silancer fedd pipe corroed and slightly holed

Fail 29 Nov 2007 122,127 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front head lights have poor beam patten

both front indecators faded

exhuast smoke at idel

n/s/f bumper damage

rear number plate in poor order

rear silancer fedd pipe corroed and slightly holed

Pass 20 Nov 2006 118,155 miles

both front wishbone rubber bushes starting to seperate

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 14 Dec 2005 114,439 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 114,390 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 26 Nov 2004 110,118 miles

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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L197 SRV is a 1993 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L197 SRV, 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 L197 SRV registered?

L197 SRV is a 1993 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 2 November 1993.

Is L197 SRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L197 SRV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L197 SRV have outstanding finance?

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