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P232 RWC

1997 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,540 mi
Last recorded73,540 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP232 RWC
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2009 73,540 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking and perishing

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 12 Feb 2009 73,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking and perishing

slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 4 Feb 2008 69,389 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

deterioration of rear number plate

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 5 Feb 2007 65,227 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

fluctuation on nearside front brake

site dirt on underside of vehicle

slight twist in offside front brake hose

Pass 27 Feb 2006 59,333 miles

surface rust/corrosion on rear steel brake pipes

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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P232 RWC is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P232 RWC, 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 P232 RWC registered?

P232 RWC is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 23 June 1997.

Is P232 RWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P232 RWC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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