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P189 PYV

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,918 mi
Last recorded127,918 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP189 PYV
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2012 127,918 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front bumper broken

rear bumper broken badly

suspect exhaust blow from front pipe

Fail 6 Feb 2012 127,376 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

front bumper broken

rear bumper broken badly

suspect exhaust blow from front pipe

Pass 18 Feb 2011 115,882 miles

clutch just very slightly slipping

offside rear & offside front tyres starting to wear on edges

oil leak from engine

Fail 12 Feb 2011 115,771 miles

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

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

clutch just very slightly slipping

offside rear & offside front tyres starting to wear on edges

oil leak from engine

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 13 Feb 2010 110,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust system corroded

fron t brake discs discolouration and possible pads starting to get low

Pass 13 Feb 2010 110,043 miles

exhaust system corroded

fron t brake discs discolouration and possible pads starting to get low

Pass 13 Feb 2009 105,808 miles

oil leak on engine

Fail 12 Feb 2009 105,805 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

oil leak on engine

Pass 26 Jan 2008 100,717 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 96,261 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 90,740 miles

both front lower wishbone front bushes splitting

nearside front tyre getting low on both edges

nearside rear tyre has a nail in it

offside front tyre getting low on tread on inner edge

slight increas decreas on rear brakes

sounds like slight exhaust blow from front pipe

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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P189 PYV is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P189 PYV, 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 P189 PYV registered?

P189 PYV is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P189 PYV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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