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P171 OLR

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,405 mi
Last recorded77,405 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP171 OLR
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 77,405 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 77,396 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 76,652 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 76,652 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 75,933 miles

air bag lamp on

Fail 28 Jan 2013 75,933 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

air bag lamp on

Pass 28 Jan 2012 75,055 miles

air bag lamp on

Fail 27 Jan 2012 75,055 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)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

air bag lamp on

Pass 28 Jan 2011 74,389 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 74,389 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 78,793 miles

airbag lamp on

o/s/r tyre has minor cut on inner wall

parking brake lamp on

steeribg wheel airbag loose

Fail 28 Jan 2010 73,781 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

airbag lamp on

o/s/r tyre has minor cut on inner wall

parking brake lamp on

steeribg wheel airbag loose

Pass 27 Jan 2009 72,977 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 72,977 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 72,106 miles

near side rear brake need cleaning

Fail 23 Jan 2008 72,106 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

near side rear brake need cleaning

Fail 29 Jan 2007 71,175 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 71,175 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 69,496 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 69,452 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P171 OLR is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P171 OLR, 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 P171 OLR registered?

P171 OLR is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 16 June 1997.

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