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P254 JVR

1997 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

170,195 mi
Last recorded170,195 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2006
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP254 JVR
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2006 170,195 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 170,116 miles

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

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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P254 JVR is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P254 JVR, 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 P254 JVR registered?

P254 JVR is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P254 JVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P254 JVR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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