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P138 PVW

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,407 mi
Last recorded142,407 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP138 PVW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 142,407 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 138,223 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 138,173 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported also rear rubber split (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2015 133,152 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 133,087 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 May 2014 127,323 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2014 127,224 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2013 120,456 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2012 114,275 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 109,547 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 107,255 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 103,036 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 99,072 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 96,129 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 93,729 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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P138 PVW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P138 PVW, 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 P138 PVW registered?

P138 PVW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 16 April 1997.

Is P138 PVW safe to buy?

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