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P234 GHC

1997 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,344 mi
Last recorded87,344 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP234 GHC
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2010 87,344 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S/R Tyre slightly out of shape: 185/65R14

Plastic bumpers damaged front & rear

Plastic trim broken - o/s/f

Pass 10 Jul 2009 84,279 miles

Clutch slipping

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 81,212 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 81,212 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Jul 2007 78,323 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 78,323 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 75,192 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 72,230 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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P234 GHC is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P234 GHC, 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 P234 GHC registered?

P234 GHC is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P234 GHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P234 GHC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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