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P228 NAR

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

263,836 mi
Last recorded263,836 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP228 NAR
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2010 263,836 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2009 263,795 miles

slight plat nearside of steering rack

Pass 29 May 2008 262,545 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2007 261,080 miles

offside front tyre worn low inner edge

offside front wishbone front bush deteriorating

offside wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 23 May 2006 260,169 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge nearside front tyre worn outeredge

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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P228 NAR is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P228 NAR, 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 P228 NAR registered?

P228 NAR is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 12 June 1997.

Is P228 NAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P228 NAR shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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