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P218 RAV

1997 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,208 mi
Last recorded67,208 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP218 RAV
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2011 67,208 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 65,738 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 63,718 miles

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

near side rear type slightly underinflated

Fail 29 Jan 2010 63,718 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

near side rear type slightly underinflated

Pass 6 Feb 2009 60,071 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 56,271 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 56,268 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

gauge reads warmer than expected

Pass 21 Feb 2007 54,154 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 54,154 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 52,475 miles

washer performance is a little weak. could be improved on.

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 RAV is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RAV, 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 RAV registered?

P218 RAV is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 13 June 1997.

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