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P206 NLL

1997 Ford Mondeo

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

139,918 mi
Last recorded139,918 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP206 NLL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2009 139,918 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 139,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 133,563 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 124,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 10 Dec 2007 124,588 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

EXHAUST CORRODING AND BLOWING AT VARIOUS PLACES,DAMAGE TO FRONT BUMPER,SILLS CORRODING,STEEL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING.

Pass 28 Nov 2006 110,985 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 110,985 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

STEEL BRAKE PIPES CORRODING,FRONT DISCS AND PADS,REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS FEEL WEAK,NEARSIDE REAR TYRE LOCKS LOW ON PRESSURE.

Pass 1 Dec 2005 101,692 miles

PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALLJOINT-ADVISE RENEW ARM,FRONT DISCS WORN,REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS FEELING WEAK(ADVISE RENEW AS THIS MAY HAVE BEEN THE CAUSE OF THE REAR TYRE WEAR?)

Fail 1 Dec 2005 101,692 miles

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

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

PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALLJOINT-ADVISE RENEW ARM,FRONT DISCS WORN,REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS FEELING WEAK(ADVISE RENEW AS THIS MAY HAVE BEEN THE CAUSE OF THE REAR TYRE WEAR?)

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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P206 NLL is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,796cc 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 P206 NLL, 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 P206 NLL registered?

P206 NLL is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 25 January 1997.

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