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P140 RVX

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,894 mi
Last recorded72,894 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP140 RVX
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2009 72,894 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 72,894 miles

Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 62,938 miles

all wishbone bushes at front wearing (no excessive play)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 62,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

all wishbone bushes at front wearing (no excessive play)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 54,796 miles

N/side rear view mirror damaged.

Fail 12 Dec 2007 54,796 miles

N/side rear view mirror damaged.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 48,836 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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P140 RVX is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P140 RVX, 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 P140 RVX registered?

P140 RVX is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 20 June 1997.

Is P140 RVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P140 RVX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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