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P163 GNN

1997 Ford Mondeo

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

115,290 mi
Last recorded115,290 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP163 GNN
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2010 115,290 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 115,288 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2009 108,844 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 108,844 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 99,259 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 95,541 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Mar 2007 95,530 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 87,979 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 87,950 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P163 GNN is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Purple with a 1,796cc 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 P163 GNN, 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 P163 GNN registered?

P163 GNN is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is P163 GNN safe to buy?

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