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P262 NLH

1997 Ford Mondeo

Purple Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,826 mi
Last recorded163,826 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP262 NLH
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2011 163,826 miles

offside rear anti roll bar rear link rod upper bush starting to perish

offside wiper blade split

water leaking at waher pump

Pass 18 Nov 2010 162,059 miles

middle exhaust pipe starting to split @ leak at front

nearside rear anti roll bar front mounting rubber worn

nearside rear anti roll bar rear link rod top rubber worn

nearside top engine mount one bolt loose at inner wing mounting

Pass 20 Nov 2009 159,852 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 157,526 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 157,524 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 154,230 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 154,214 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2006 150,772 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 150,743 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 148,115 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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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P262 NLH is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Purple with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P262 NLH, 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 P262 NLH registered?

P262 NLH is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 10 February 1997.

Is P262 NLH safe to buy?

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