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P157 NLL

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,051 mi
Last recorded98,051 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP157 NLL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 98,051 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 98,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 93,872 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 89,782 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 89,782 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 84,000 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 83,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 78,350 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 73,143 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 69,074 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 63,145 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 56,564 miles

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

offside rear tyre tread cracked

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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P157 NLL is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P157 NLL, 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 P157 NLL registered?

P157 NLL is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 8 January 1997.

Is P157 NLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P157 NLL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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