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P227 NLU

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

220,732 mi
Last recorded220,732 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP227 NLU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2017 220,732 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded footwell (5.2.6)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis on both sides (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 220,068 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 216,165 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 208,085 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 199,638 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 191,447 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 188,830 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 180,561 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 174,318 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 167,157 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 159,398 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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P227 NLU is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P227 NLU, 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 P227 NLU registered?

P227 NLU is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 April 1997.

Is P227 NLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P227 NLU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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