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P228 WDD

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,782 mi
Last recorded89,782 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP228 WDD
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2009 89,782 miles

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

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Fail 22 Apr 2009 89,782 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2008 85,278 miles

both front tyres worn

exhaust very corroded

offside front lower arm bushes worn and seperating, nearside bushes also poor

Pass 21 Mar 2007 78,538 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 78,538 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust system corroded

offside front lower arm bush worn

various steel brake pipes corroding, nearside front in particular

Pass 28 Mar 2006 75,065 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 74,983 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 WDD is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P228 WDD, 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 WDD registered?

P228 WDD is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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