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P182 NLW

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,335 mi
Last recorded131,335 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2006
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP182 NLW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2006 131,335 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

nearside rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect

offside wing mirror loose

slight imbalance on rear brakes

slight play in drivers seat rails

two different types of coil spring fitted to front suspension

Fail 13 Oct 2006 131,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

front number plate starting to deteriorate

nearside rear shock absorber has a reduced damping effect

offside wing mirror loose

rear anti roll bar mounting bushes worn

slight imbalance on rear brakes

slight play in drivers seat rails

two different types of coil spring fitted to front suspension

Pass 7 Jan 2006 125,925 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 125,923 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P182 NLW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P182 NLW, 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 P182 NLW registered?

P182 NLW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 25 February 1997.

Is P182 NLW safe to buy?

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