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P218 OLF

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,937 mi
Last recorded151,937 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP218 OLF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2008 151,937 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 151,937 miles

Centre Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 142,792 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 129,900 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 129,900 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

N/S/F droplink rubber split

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 117,843 miles

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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P218 OLF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P218 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.

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What year was P218 OLF registered?

P218 OLF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 14 April 1997.

Is P218 OLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P218 OLF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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