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L266 STR

1993 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,045 mi
Last recorded112,045 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2009
Typical for 1993 Ford Mondeo112,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL266 STR
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2009 112,045 miles

Play in o/s/f lower ball joint, Knock in steering, n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm tread depth, Tracking check, Headlamp reflectors worn, Front and rear bumpers damaged, Front number plate worn, Front seat belts slow to return,

STRONGLY ADV, Full brake inspection, All brake pipes corroded, All brake hoses starting to wear, Play in steering rack, Front lower wishbones corroded, n/s/r tyre aged cracked and nail in tread, Nail in o/s/r tyre tread,

Fail 25 Mar 2009 112,045 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in o/s/f lower ball joint, Knock in steering, n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm tread depth, Tracking check, Headlamp reflectors worn, Front and rear bumpers damaged, Front number plate worn, Front seat belts slow to return,

STRONGLY ADV, Full brake inspection, All brake pipes corroded, All brake hoses starting to wear, Play in steering rack, Front lower wishbones corroded, n/s/r tyre aged cracked and nail in tread, Nail in o/s/r tyre tread,

Pass 26 Mar 2008 102,564 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 97,320 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake fluid level low

offside front tyre getting low

Pass 21 Mar 2006 91,885 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nail in tyre

oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2006 91,883 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

near side rear brake pipe corroed

oil leak

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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L266 STR is a 1993 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L266 STR, 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 L266 STR registered?

L266 STR is a 1993 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 November 1993.

Is L266 STR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L266 STR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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