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P271 UHU

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,777 mi
Last recorded74,777 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP271 UHU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 74,777 miles

185/65/14 X 4

2 XS OUTER SILLS S/CORR

OIL LEAK

OSF D/MIRROR DAMAGED-PODOT

OSR FLOOR AREA S/CORR

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 3 Feb 2015 74,777 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

185/65/14 X 4

2 XS OUTER SILLS S/CORR

OIL LEAK

OSF D/MIRROR DAMAGED-PODOT

OSR FLOOR AREA S/CORR

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 3 Feb 2014 72,359 miles

BOTH O/SILLS S/CORR-PODOT

OIL LEAK

OSF D/MIRROR GLASS CRACKEC-PODOT

OSR FLOOR AREAS S/CORR-PODOT

R-TAX EXPIRES=28/2/14

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

185/65/14 X 4

Pass 5 Feb 2013 69,051 miles

185/65/14 X 4

OIL LEAK

OSF DOOR MIRROR CRACKED-PODOT

PBT-PODOT

R-TAX EXPIRES-28/2/13

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 2 Feb 2013 69,051 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

185/65/14 X 4

OIL LEAK

OSF DOOR MIRROR CRACKED-PODOT

PBT-PODOT

R-TAX EXPIRES-28/2/13

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 14 Feb 2012 65,889 miles

185/65/14 X 4

BOTH LOWER REAR ARM BUSHES WORN-PODOT

BOTH OUTER SILLS S/CORR-PODOT

OIL LEAK

OSF DOOR M/GLASS SLIGHT DAM-PODOT

OSF WHEEL TRIM MISSING

R-TAX EXPIRES=29/2/12

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 5 Feb 2011 62,717 miles

185/65/14 X4

FRONT B/DISCS

Oil leak

PBT-PODOT

T/BELT & SERVICE??-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 2 Feb 2010 59,946 miles

185'/65/14 X4

OSF DOOR MIRROR GLASS SLIGHT DAMAGE-PODOT

OSR FLOOR PAN DENTED

PBT-PODOT

T/BELT & SERVICE---CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 5 Feb 2009 55,893 miles

185/65/14 X4

CHECK VEHICLE HISTORY REGAEDING T/BELT REPLACEMENT

PBT-PODOT

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OSF DOOR MIRROR GLASS-PODOT

Pass 7 Feb 2008 52,534 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 52,534 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

185/65/14 X4

Oil leak

PBT-PODOT

Pass 3 Feb 2007 48,103 miles

PBT-PODOT

Pass 4 Feb 2006 43,685 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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P271 UHU is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 P271 UHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P271 UHU?

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What year was P271 UHU registered?

P271 UHU is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P271 UHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P271 UHU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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