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P170 TAG

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,613 mi
Last recorded86,613 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP170 TAG
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2008 86,613 miles

ADVISE:- n/s/f c.v boot slight leak of grease. O/s/f/ tyre worn on inner edge, poss tracking fault.

Fail 28 Nov 2008 86,613 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

ADVISE:- n/s/f c.v boot slight leak of grease. O/s/f/ tyre worn on inner edge, poss tracking fault.

Pass 30 Nov 2007 80,447 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 73,322 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 73,322 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 66,314 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 66,314 miles

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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P170 TAG is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P170 TAG, 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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P170 TAG is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 7 January 1997.

Is P170 TAG safe to buy?

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