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P256 JSP

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Lpg 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,756 mi
Last recorded159,756 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP256 JSP
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2008 159,756 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 159,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 14,786 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 132,112 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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P256 JSP is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,796cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P256 JSP, 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 P256 JSP registered?

P256 JSP is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 15 January 1997.

Is P256 JSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P256 JSP shows 4 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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