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P151 RPU

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,397 mi
Last recorded155,397 miles
Recorded on25 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP151 RPU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2010 155,397 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 18 May 2010 155,397 miles

Nearside Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 May 2009 150,312 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 May 2009 150,312 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 May 2008 137,908 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 137,908 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 130,908 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 130,908 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 120,255 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 120,254 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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 RPU is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P151 RPU registered?

P151 RPU is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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