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P286 VDG

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,023 mi
Last recorded128,023 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP286 VDG
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 128,023 miles

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

nearside front lower arm front bush slightly detriated but no movement

rear centre seat belt not working but due to section 5.1 (D/E/J) only requires one other seat belt required but recommend not to use untill reparied

Pass 15 Jun 2010 111,176 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 111,176 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 94,568 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2008 76,951 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 60,280 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 60,280 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 60,214 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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P286 VDG is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P286 VDG, 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 P286 VDG registered?

P286 VDG is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 14 January 1997.

Is P286 VDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P286 VDG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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