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P162 NAR

1997 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,183 mi
Last recorded100,183 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP162 NAR
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2012 100,183 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 93,218 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 86,332 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 79,432 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 71,671 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 63,880 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 56,812 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 51,296 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 51,296 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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P162 NAR 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 88.9%.

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 P162 NAR, 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 P162 NAR registered?

P162 NAR is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 17 March 1997.

Is P162 NAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P162 NAR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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