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P159 RAH

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,182 mi
Last recorded75,182 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP159 RAH
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2010 75,182 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 69,909 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 66,054 miles

Nearside rear outer sidelamp bulb inoperative.

Pass 20 Jun 2007 61,194 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 55,342 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 55,267 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P159 RAH is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P159 RAH, 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 P159 RAH registered?

P159 RAH is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 14 January 1997.

Is P159 RAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P159 RAH shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P159 RAH have outstanding finance?

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