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P187 RAH

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,182 mi
Last recorded106,182 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP187 RAH
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2009 106,182 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

o/s/r bumper damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2008 101,908 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs corroded

both front tyres cutting out on inside edges

slight damage to o/s/r bumper

Fail 24 Apr 2008 101,908 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs corroded

both front tyres cutting out on inside edges

slight damage to o/s/r bumper

Pass 26 Apr 2007 95,376 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 95,343 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

long parking brake lever travel

Pass 4 Apr 2006 90,414 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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P187 RAH is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P187 RAH, 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 P187 RAH registered?

P187 RAH is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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