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P114 VBH

1997 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,912 mi
Last recorded186,912 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP114 VBH
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2007 186,912 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

Pass 3 May 2006 179,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2006 179,399 miles

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

front brake discs worn / front brake pads wearing low

nearside and offside rear antiroll bar link arm bushes worn

nearside rear brake hose perishing

slight leak of grease from nearside front outer c.v gaitor

slight play in nearside front antiroll bar link arm joint

slight play in rear antiroll bar bush

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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P114 VBH is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 106,251 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 P114 VBH, 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 29 years old, this Ford Mondeo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P114 VBH registered?

P114 VBH is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is P114 VBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P114 VBH shows 3 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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