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P282 FRR

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,838 mi
Last recorded121,838 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP282 FRR
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2011 121,838 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 121,814 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 115,081 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 115,069 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 110,161 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 109,998 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

n/s/r abs loom surpporting bracket come adrift (loose)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 100,892 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 94,268 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 94,267 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 88,831 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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P282 FRR is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P282 FRR, 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 P282 FRR registered?

P282 FRR is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P282 FRR safe to buy?

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