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P211 OLF

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,470 mi
Last recorded162,470 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP211 OLF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2009 162,470 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

interior mirror mising

rear door handles sticking

Pass 30 Apr 2008 154,486 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 154,214 miles

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

condition of both front discs

condition of both rear anti rollbar bushes

crossion on all brake pipes

front brakes ballance in limit

oil leak on engine

Pass 11 Apr 2007 146,582 miles

condition of all wishbone bushes borderline

condition of front discs

corrosion to both front brake pipes borderline

corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes borderline

slight corrosion to near side rear brake pipe

Pass 7 Apr 2006 137,619 miles

condition of front discs boarderline

corrosion to both front brake pipes boarderline

corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes boarderline

slight play to near side rear anti roll bar link arms boarderline

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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P211 OLF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P211 OLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P211 OLF registered?

P211 OLF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 14 April 1997.

Is P211 OLF safe to buy?

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