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L217 LAR

1993 Ford Mondeo

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

139,261 mi
Last recorded139,261 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2005
Typical for 1993 Ford Mondeo112,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL217 LAR
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2005 139,261 miles

1956014on rear 1856014on front

both front coil springs corroded

both front metal brake pipes corroded

cover missing of hazard light switch †

exhaust corroded

front brakes grabbing

front wipers smearing windscreen

lap belt missing

movement in rack

nearside front lower arm bushes perished

no handbrake warning light

offside rear and nearside front seat belts slightly frayed

offside rear tyre perished and got a nail in it

oil around engine

pad warning light on

rear subframe and chassis corroded

short rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight movement in rear anti roll bar d bushes

stone chips in windscreen †

Fail 23 Dec 2005 139,261 miles

1956014on rear 1856014on front

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

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

both front coil springs corroded

both front metal brake pipes corroded

cover missing of hazard light switch †

exhaust corroded

front brakes grabbing

front wipers smearing windscreen

lap belt missing

movement in rack

nearside front lower arm bushes perished

no handbrake warning light

offside rear and nearside front seat belts slightly frayed

offside rear tyre perished and got a nail in it

oil around engine

pad warning light on

rear subframe and chassis corroded

short rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight movement in rear anti roll bar d bushes

stone chips in windscreen †

Fail 6 Dec 2005 139,162 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

185/60/14 on front 195/60/14 on rear

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake warning light on

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cover missing off hazard switch

drivers seat worn

exhaust rubbers perished

front brake discs warped

fuel lines corroded

nearside front inner driveshaft joint worn

nearside front wishbone bushs perished

offside rear tyre perished ( remould ) an nail in it

play in steering rack

rear anti roll bar bushs worn

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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L217 LAR is a 1993 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 L217 LAR, 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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L217 LAR is a 1993 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 20 September 1993.

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