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P284 LRX

1997 Ford Mondeo

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,699 mi
Last recorded166,699 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP284 LRX
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2009 166,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

general underbody corrosion

offside rear wheelarch corroding

rear bumper damaged

slight wear offside rear/offside front tyres

Pass 14 Oct 2008 150,764 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

engine management light on

offside inner cv boot leaking

Fail 10 Oct 2008 150,764 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

engine management light on

offside front track control arm bushes deteriorating

offside inner cv boot leaking

Pass 5 Jun 2007 132,934 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 121,783 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 114,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P284 LRX is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,988cc 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 P284 LRX, 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 P284 LRX registered?

P284 LRX is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 5 March 1997.

Is P284 LRX safe to buy?

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