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P289 STL

1997 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,345 mi
Last recorded86,345 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP289 STL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2009 86,345 miles

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 21 Aug 2009 86,332 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 22 Aug 2008 82,570 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 82,551 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 28 Aug 2007 78,366 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 74,586 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 71,273 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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P289 STL is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Black 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 P289 STL, 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 P289 STL registered?

P289 STL is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P289 STL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P289 STL 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.

Does P289 STL have outstanding finance?

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