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P287 SBH

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

151,408 mi
Last recorded151,408 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP287 SBH
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2009 151,408 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 151,408 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 151,225 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN CLOSE TO MANUFACTURES MIN LIMITS

CORROSION AROUND OFFSDE REAR WHEEL ARCH

FRONT EXHAUST INSECURE

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 145,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

minor movement in off side front seat belt but sacure

Fail 10 Mar 2008 145,218 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

minor movement in off side front seat belt but sacure

Pass 26 Feb 2007 135,744 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 134,991 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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P287 SBH is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P287 SBH, 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 P287 SBH registered?

P287 SBH is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 5 February 1997.

Is P287 SBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P287 SBH shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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