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P186 NLH

1997 Ford Mondeo

Purple Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

155,994 mi
Last recorded155,994 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP186 NLH
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2009 155,994 miles

Both front tyres close to limit

Both number plates are deteriorate

Both outer sills corroded

Front brake discs corroded

Front bumper is damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2008 151,818 miles

both front tyres sidewalls deteriorating

both number plates deteriorating

coil springs rusty

nearside front brake pipe starting to rust

nearside inner driveshaft gaiter leaking grease

nearside outer sill rusting

pin hole in offside outer driveshaft gaiter

rear chassis starting to rust

rear suspension tie rod bushes starting to deteriorate

slight damage to nearside front wheel rim

Fail 26 Jun 2008 151,818 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres sidewalls deteriorating

both number plates deteriorating

coil springs rusty

nearside front brake pipe starting to rust

nearside inner driveshaft gaiter leaking grease

nearside outer sill rusting

pin hole in offside outer driveshaft gaiter

rear chassis starting to rust

rear suspension tie rod bushes starting to deteriorate

slight damage to nearside front wheel rim

Pass 6 Jun 2007 147,625 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split

both number plates starting to discolour †both outersills starting to rust †nearside inner driveshaft gaiter leaking grease †exhaust starting to deteriorate †oil leak on engine †underside of vehicle getting rusty

Fail 5 Jun 2007 147,625 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split

both front number plates starting to discolour †both outersills starting to rust †nearside inner driveshaft gaiter leaking grease †exhaust starting to deteriorate †oil leak on engine †underside of vehicle getting rusty

Pass 10 Jun 2006 142,973 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 142,973 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front wishbone front bushes starting to split

front brake discs rusty and wearing

noise from offside rear wheel bearing when spun

number plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Jun 2005 134,323 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P186 NLH is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Purple with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P186 NLH, 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 P186 NLH registered?

P186 NLH is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 21 February 1997.

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