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P278 RGV

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,937 mi
Last recorded129,937 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP278 RGV
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 129,937 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 125,169 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 120,014 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 115,608 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 112,305 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 112,304 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 107,482 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 103,112 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 98,656 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 98,602 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 94,990 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 90,388 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 85,289 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 81,870 miles

Nearside 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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P278 RGV is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P278 RGV, 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 P278 RGV registered?

P278 RGV is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 3 March 1997.

Is P278 RGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P278 RGV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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