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P196 OOY

1997 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

167,922 mi
Last recorded167,922 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP196 OOY
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2010 167,922 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 167,658 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

temp gauge not working

Pass 7 Aug 2009 153,525 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 146,620 miles

front number plate cracked

o/s/f lower suspension arm(wishbone) front bush worn

oil leak

raer silencer corroded

slight perishing rear brake hoses

slight wear n/s/f anti roll bar link rod top ball joint

Fail 30 Jul 2008 146,517 miles

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

front number plate cracked

o/s/f lower suspension arm(wishbone) front bush worn

oil leak

raer silencer corroded

slight perishing rear brake hoses

slight wear n/s/f anti roll bar link rod top ball joint

Pass 23 Jul 2007 140,949 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 140,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 135,433 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 135,398 miles

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

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

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

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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P196 OOY is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P196 OOY, 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 P196 OOY registered?

P196 OOY is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 23 July 1997.

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