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P217 MNA

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,150 mi
Last recorded72,150 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP217 MNA
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2011 72,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2011 72,150 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 69,785 miles

engine has a misfire when reved up

front anti roll bar linkages worn

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

rattle from rear /heatshield rattle

rear brake pipes from valve to flexi corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2010 69,782 miles

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

engine has a misfire when reved up

front anti roll bar linkages worn

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

rattle from rear /heatshield rattle

rear brake pipes from valve to flexi corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2009 66,824 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 66,822 miles

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

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

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

Slight play n/s steering rack

Pass 29 Jan 2008 64,095 miles

near side front brake starting to bind.

Pass 25 Jan 2007 60,161 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nsf antiroll bar link worn

osr anti roll bar link worn

tyres worn to legal limit

Pass 18 Jan 2006 56,796 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 56,796 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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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P217 MNA is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P217 MNA, 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 P217 MNA registered?

P217 MNA is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P217 MNA safe to buy?

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