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P179 OLF

1997 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,625 mi
Last recorded163,625 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP179 OLF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2009 163,625 miles

handbrake travel high.

o/s/f caliper spring clip missing

o/s/f coil spring corroded.

pin hole in o/s/f cv boot

Fail 16 Apr 2009 163,625 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travel high.

o/s/f caliper spring clip missing

o/s/f coil spring corroded.

pin hole in o/s/f cv boot

Pass 19 Apr 2008 152,784 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008

Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 145,690 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 132,356 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cracks apparent on offside front tyre tread, no cords exposed.

dent in fuel tank heatshield.(plastic tank)

wear becoming apparent on offside front tyre inner edge.

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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P179 OLF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P179 OLF, 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 P179 OLF registered?

P179 OLF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 23 April 1997.

Is P179 OLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P179 OLF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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