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P178 RTW

1997 Ford Mondeo

Purple Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

92,673 mi
Last recorded92,673 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP178 RTW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2007 92,673 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 92,614 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 88,772 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 88,750 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 11 Jul 2005 84,933 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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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P178 RTW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Purple with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P178 RTW, 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 P178 RTW registered?

P178 RTW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 July 1997.

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