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P229 PJN

1997 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,405 mi
Last recorded97,405 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP229 PJN
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2012 97,405 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 97,012 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 96,744 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 96,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 96,046 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 95,580 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 94,994 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 88,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Pass 9 May 2006 88,547 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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P229 PJN is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P229 PJN, 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 P229 PJN registered?

P229 PJN is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P229 PJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P229 PJN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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