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P174 RAV

1997 Ford Mondeo

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

145,651 mi
Last recorded145,651 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP174 RAV
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2010 145,651 miles

advise front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 13 Oct 2010 145,749 miles

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

advise front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 4 Oct 2010 145,642 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

advise front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 5 Jun 2009 144,345 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise o/s/f tyre signs of perishing

Fail 27 May 2009 144,340 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise o/s/f tyre signs of perrishing

Fail 3 Mar 2009 144,330 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

advise brake fluid level low

advise o/s/f tyure signs of perrishing

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 143,183 miles

both front tyres worn inner edge

o/s cv boot weaping grease

o/s/f anti-roll bar link worn

Pass 22 Jun 2006 129,887 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 129,868 miles

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

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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P174 RAV is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 P174 RAV, 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 P174 RAV registered?

P174 RAV is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 10 June 1997.

Is P174 RAV safe to buy?

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