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L397 OYB

1993 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

133,290 mi
Last recorded133,290 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2013
Typical for 1993 Ford Mondeo112,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL397 OYB
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2013 133,290 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 126,156 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 121,582 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 117,688 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 113,067 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 107,716 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 102,325 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 97,467 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 92,195 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2005 92,195 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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L397 OYB is a 1993 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L397 OYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L397 OYB registered?

L397 OYB is a 1993 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 November 1993.

Is L397 OYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L397 OYB shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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