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P283 KHL

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,684 mi
Last recorded120,684 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP283 KHL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2011 120,684 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 28 Jan 2010 116,144 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 115,112 miles

Front bumper insecure

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 113,892 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 113,892 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 112,617 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P283 KHL is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P283 KHL, 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 P283 KHL registered?

P283 KHL is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 21 January 1997.

Is P283 KHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P283 KHL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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