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P183 LAR

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

45,544 mi
Last recorded45,544 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP183 LAR
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 45,544 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 45,544 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 45,110 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front door handle are worn but can still close securely

undertray insecure

Fail 28 Nov 2014 45,110 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

undertray insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front door handle are worn but can still close securely

Pass 4 Sep 2013 43,863 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 41,828 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 41,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 40,389 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 38,812 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 37,922 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 37,922 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 33,855 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 33,853 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 27,100 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 20,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 20,016 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 14,317 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 14,317 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P183 LAR is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P183 LAR, 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 P183 LAR registered?

P183 LAR is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P183 LAR safe to buy?

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