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P164 RAH

1997 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,110 mi
Last recorded178,110 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP164 RAH
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 178,110 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 178,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 165,524 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 152,885 miles

both front lower w/bones mounts deteriorating

both h/lamp aims on lower limit

large undertray fitted

n/s/f hubcap damaged

outer sills & o/s/r arch starting to corrode

wipers split & poor

Fail 24 Jun 2010 152,885 miles

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

both front lower w/bones mounts deteriorating

both h/lamp aims on lower limit

large undertray fitted

n/s/f hubcap damaged

outer sills & o/s/r arch starting to corrode

wipers split & poor

Pass 14 Jul 2009 143,099 miles

both front lower w/bones front mounts unbonding

front arb n/s link pin upper ball joint rubber split

large undertray fitted

tailgate struts weak

wipers split

Fail 14 Jul 2009 143,099 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front lower w/bones front mounts unbonding

front arb n/s link pin upper ball joint rubber split

large undertray fitted

tailgate struts weak

wipers split

Pass 17 Jul 2008 133,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both offside and nearside outer sill panels starting to corrode

large under-tray fitted making inspection difficult

minimal free-play in steering rack

parking brake lever travel long

rear wiper blade split/does not clear screen

Pass 17 Jul 2007 125,144 miles

both rear brake hoses perished

rear wiper blade split

slight exhaust blow

slight play in o/s/f wheel

Pass 14 Jul 2006 113,258 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 113,258 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2005 100,946 miles

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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P164 RAH is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P164 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 P164 RAH registered?

P164 RAH is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 14 January 1997.

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