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P151 MOB

1997 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

133,593 mi
Last recorded133,593 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP151 MOB
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2009 133,593 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 133,589 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 129,733 miles

p/steering belt perished

Fail 15 Jul 2008 129,733 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre slightly damaged

p/steering belt perished

rear number plate fading

Pass 4 Jul 2007 127,361 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 127,361 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 125,439 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 123,026 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2005 123,020 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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P151 MOB is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P151 MOB, 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 P151 MOB registered?

P151 MOB is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 7 May 1997.

Is P151 MOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P151 MOB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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