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L8 CVS

1996 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

161,907 mi
Last recorded161,907 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Ford Mondeo109,168 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 CVS
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 161,907 miles

n/s/f wishbone bush slightly worn

Pass 21 Jul 2011 158,490 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

handbrake low effort

o/s/f headlamp low

Fail 13 Jul 2011 158,385 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 154,136 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 154,132 miles

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 149,067 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 149,060 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

cat rattle

handbrake low effort

Pass 20 Aug 2008 143,837 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 137,890 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 137,890 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 132,935 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 132,917 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2005 127,297 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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L8 CVS is a 1996 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1996 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 109,168 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 L8 CVS, 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 30 years old, this Ford Mondeo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L8 CVS registered?

L8 CVS is a 1996 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 17 May 1996.

Is L8 CVS safe to buy?

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