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N106 ARB

1996 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

137,320 mi
Last recorded137,320 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2007
Typical for 1996 Ford Mondeo109,168 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN106 ARB
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2007 137,320 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 137,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 129,546 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 129,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Outer Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Fail 11 Jan 2006 129,516 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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N106 ARB is a 1996 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 N106 ARB, 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 N106 ARB registered?

N106 ARB is a 1996 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N106 ARB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N106 ARB shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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