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P245 NLG

1997 Ford Mondeo

Purple Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

181,583 mi
Last recorded181,583 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP245 NLG
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 181,583 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 167,104 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 167,102 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 156,245 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 156,244 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 146,588 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 146,582 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 89,919 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 133,878 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 121,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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P245 NLG is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Purple with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P245 NLG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P245 NLG registered?

P245 NLG is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P245 NLG safe to buy?

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