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P183 SAF

1997 Ford Mondeo

Purple Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,607 mi
Last recorded102,607 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP183 SAF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 102,607 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 102,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2011 95,354 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 91,511 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 88,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 88,676 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 79,909 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 79,904 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2005 74,442 miles

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 SAF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Purple with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P183 SAF, 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 SAF registered?

P183 SAF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P183 SAF safe to buy?

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