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P246 WNP

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,331 mi
Last recorded83,331 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP246 WNP
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2008 83,331 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

FRONT NO.PLATE DETERIORATING

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP LENS DIFFERENT TO NEARSIDE SLIGHTLY AFFECTING BEAM IMAGE

SLIGHT ENGINE MISFIRE

BOTH FRONT TYRE PRESSURES LOW

Pass 4 Sep 2007 82,317 miles

ENGINE MISFIRE ON IDLE SPEED

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP LENS DIFFERENT TO NEARSIDE SLIGHTLY AFFECTING BEAM IMAGE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE 185/65/14H

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD

Fail 4 Sep 2007 82,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

ENGINE MISFIRE ON IDLE SPEED

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP LENS DIFFERENT TO NEARSIDE SLIGHTLY AFFECTING BEAM IMAGE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE 185/65/14H

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD

Pass 30 Aug 2006 80,915 miles

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP LENS DIFFERENT TO NEARSIDE SLIGHTLY AFFECTING BEAM IMAGE

SPLITS IN BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS 185/65/14H

Fail 29 Aug 2006 80,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

NAIL IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD

OFFSIDE HEADLAMP LENS DIFFERENT TO NEARSIDE SLIGHTLY AFFECTING BEAM IMAGE

SPLITS IN BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS 185/65/14H

Pass 3 Sep 2005 76,660 miles

both number plates water damaged

near side front wishbone front bush split

near side wiper not very good

off side rear tyre worn uneverly on outter edge and on 2mm 185/65/14/t

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 WNP is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WNP, 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 P246 WNP registered?

P246 WNP is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 13 March 1997.

Is P246 WNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P246 WNP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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