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P108 LMO

1997 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

163,858 mi
Last recorded163,858 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP108 LMO
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 163,858 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 163,858 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 158,994 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 153,167 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 147,374 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 143,026 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 136,783 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 130,329 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 130,329 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 120,078 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 108,650 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo?

Based on 251,584 MOT tests across 14,362 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,064
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
14,362
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 6,854
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,786
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,443
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,607
Registration plate lamp not working 3,890
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P108 LMO is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1997 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 131,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda Bongo fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 6,854 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P108 LMO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Bongo typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P108 LMO registered?

P108 LMO is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P108 LMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P108 LMO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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