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P246 PBH

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,897 mi
Last recorded81,897 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP246 PBH
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2009 81,897 miles

Interior rear view mirror missing.

NSF and OSF lower suspension arm inner bushes deteriorated.

NSR tyre close to limit,mainly shoulders.

OSR tyre tread low.

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Slight corrosion on inner faces of both front brake discs.

Fail 28 Feb 2009 81,897 miles

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

Interior rear view mirror missing.

NSF and OSF lower suspension arm inner bushes deteriorated.

OSF and NSR tyres tread just off limit.

OSR tyre tread low.

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Slight corrosion on inner faces of both front brake discs.

Pass 28 Jan 2008 76,840 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 75,737 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 71,003 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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P246 PBH is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,988cc 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 P246 PBH, 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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P246 PBH is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 17 February 1997.

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