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P256 UVL

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

58,943 mi
Last recorded58,943 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP256 UVL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2014 58,943 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 58,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 58,943 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 58,943 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 58,943 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 58,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 58,936 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 58,936 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 58,826 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 58,418 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 58,417 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 56,714 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 56,713 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 49,212 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 42,594 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 42,594 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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P256 UVL is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P256 UVL, 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 UVL registered?

P256 UVL is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P256 UVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P256 UVL shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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