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P131 OOY

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,518 mi
Last recorded125,518 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP131 OOY
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2010 125,518 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 125,518 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 120,225 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 120,185 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 113,247 miles

n/s front tyre outer wall in poor condition

Fail 4 Jun 2008 113,171 miles

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

n/s front tyre outer wall in poor condition

Pass 8 Jun 2007 106,196 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 102,388 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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P131 OOY is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 P131 OOY, 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 P131 OOY registered?

P131 OOY is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 12 June 1997.

Is P131 OOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P131 OOY shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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