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P283 UVL

1997 Ford Mondeo

Purple Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,452 mi
Last recorded109,452 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP283 UVL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2010 109,452 miles

Both rear tyres have small flat spots

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Feb 2010 109,452 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Both rear tyres have small flat spots

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2009 98,595 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 84,422 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 70,514 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 55,154 miles

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

advise offside front tyre waring on inner side

advised both front lower arms bushes minor ware

Fail 18 Feb 2006 55,154 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

advise offside front tyre waring on inner side

advised both front lower arms bushes minor ware

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 UVL is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Purple with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UVL, 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 UVL registered?

P283 UVL is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P283 UVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P283 UVL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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