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P171 RVF

1997 Ford Mondeo

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,055 mi
Last recorded123,055 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP171 RVF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2011 123,055 miles

poor pattern offside headlight

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear number plates deterated

Pass 14 May 2010 116,698 miles

both front wishbones all bushes perished and spliting

both outer sills corroded

front number plate damaged

long parking brake travel

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

rear exhaust joint slight blow

Pass 15 May 2009 109,844 miles

all wishbone bushes starting to seperate and split

long parking brake travel

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit

slight earth fault on rear lights

slight exhaust blow at rear

slight surface corrosion on front brake pipes

Pass 30 Apr 2008 103,439 miles

Both front bottom arm front bushes slight unbonding.

Fail 25 Apr 2008 102,306 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Both front bottom arm front bushes slight unbonding.

Pass 8 May 2007 96,603 miles
Fail 4 May 2007

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 6 May 2006 90,959 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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P171 RVF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P171 RVF, 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 RVF registered?

P171 RVF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P171 RVF safe to buy?

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