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P257 SNH

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

247,541 mi
Last recorded247,541 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP257 SNH
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2009 247,541 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 1 May 2008 240,245 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine area oily underneath

sills & doorsteps corroded

slight inbalance of front brakes

Pass 1 May 2008 240,245 miles

sills & doorsteps corroded

slight inbalance of front brakes

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

engine area oily underneath

Pass 3 Apr 2007 230,972 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 230,386 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

front anti roll bar links deteriorating

power steering pump shows signs of leaking

surface scar in nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 25 May 2006 224,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust repaired

signs of brake fluid on n/s rear backplate

slight imbalance of rear brakes

Fail 24 May 2006 224,048 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

oil leak

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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P257 SNH is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P257 SNH, 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 P257 SNH registered?

P257 SNH is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P257 SNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P257 SNH shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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