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P288 FNN

1997 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,182 mi
Last recorded121,182 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP288 FNN
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 121,182 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake biscs starting to rust on inner edges

Fail 26 Apr 2014 121,163 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake biscs starting to rust on inner edges

Pass 16 Jun 2012 118,889 miles

Both outer sills rusting

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 114,320 miles

Both outer sills rusting

Pass 30 Jun 2010 111,578 miles

Both front suspension lower arm front bushes starting to seperate

Pass 8 Jul 2009 107,553 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 101,990 miles

N/S rear tyre cracking on inside sidewall

Fail 5 Jul 2008 101,976 miles

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

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

N/S rear tyre cracking on inside sidewall

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 97,226 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 97,226 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Jan 2006 91,604 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 91,604 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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P288 FNN is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P288 FNN, 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 P288 FNN registered?

P288 FNN is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P288 FNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P288 FNN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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