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P149 RWC

1997 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,825 mi
Last recorded70,825 miles
Recorded on11 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP149 RWC
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2010 70,825 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 70,825 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 68,819 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 68,819 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 65,838 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 65,828 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 62,731 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 59,607 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 53,748 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 53,748 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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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P149 RWC is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P149 RWC, 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 P149 RWC registered?

P149 RWC is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 19 June 1997.

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