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P181 TCV

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

118,493 mi
Last recorded118,493 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP181 TCV
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 118,493 miles

Front brake discs worn & corroding.

Rear No.plate in poor condition.

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Rear of sills corroding.

Pass 12 Jul 2013 110,006 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 103,069 miles

Offside wiper split.

Rear nearside sill & wheel-arch corroding.

Fail 13 Jul 2012 103,069 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside wiper split.

Rear nearside sill & wheel-arch corroding.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 94,856 miles

Rear trailing arm mounting brackets corroded.!

Fail 1 Jul 2011 94,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear trailing arm mounting brackets corroded.!

Fail 5 Jul 2010 87,601 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear wiper bladesplit at ends

Pass 5 Jul 2010 87,601 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear wiper bladesplit at ends

Pass 20 Jul 2009 84,661 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r slight perished inner sidewall

Pass 29 May 2008 74,750 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 65,818 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 65,818 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 56,864 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 56,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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P181 TCV is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P181 TCV, 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 P181 TCV registered?

P181 TCV is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 27 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P181 TCV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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