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P181 UVL

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,006 mi
Last recorded132,006 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP181 UVL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2009 132,006 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 132,006 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 128,829 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 128,809 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2007 124,792 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 118,816 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 118,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 UVL is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P181 UVL, 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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How do I check the history of P181 UVL?

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What year was P181 UVL registered?

P181 UVL is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 16 January 1997.

Is P181 UVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P181 UVL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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