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P139 RPU

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,595 mi
Last recorded89,595 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP139 RPU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013 89,595 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front bumper repaired with tape

o/s/f abs wire insecure

o/s/r tyre perrished

Fail 1 Feb 2013 89,595 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s/r tyre perrished

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front bumper repaired with tape

o/s/f abs wire insecure

Pass 20 Feb 2012 87,987 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

bumpers repaired with tape

Fail 20 Feb 2012 87,987 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

bumpers repaired with tape

Pass 21 Feb 2011 86,191 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both registration plates fading

front & rear bumpers repaired with tape

Pass 1 Mar 2010 84,428 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front & rear bumpers repaired with tape

n/s/r tyre sidewall cut bot no cords visible

Pass 28 Feb 2009 82,722 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both bumpers repaired with tape

both registration plates slightly faded

Pass 1 Mar 2008 81,200 miles

Offside Inner 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)

n/s/r tyre sidewallo slight dcut , also tread low inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2007 79,569 miles

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

front under covers prevents full inspection

rear bumper repaired with tape

Fail 26 Mar 2007 79,569 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front undercover prevents full inspection

rear bumper repaired with tape

Pass 16 Mar 2006 75,783 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 75,783 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

cannot fully check underside of engine due to covers fitted

o/s/f tire inner edge wearing

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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P139 RPU is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P139 RPU, 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 P139 RPU registered?

P139 RPU is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 6 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P139 RPU shows 12 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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