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P236 VNK

1997 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,768 mi
Last recorded156,768 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP236 VNK
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2010 156,768 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 156,768 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 148,189 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 139,934 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 134,126 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 124,376 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 124,376 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 115,004 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.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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P236 VNK is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel 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 P236 VNK, 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 P236 VNK registered?

P236 VNK is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 10 June 1997.

Is P236 VNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P236 VNK 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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