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P290 AFT

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,860 mi
Last recorded153,860 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP290 AFT
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2008 153,860 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 149,962 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 149,961 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 146,089 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 146,089 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front exhaust pipe minor leak and noise present.Offside rear antiroll bar link bushes starting to deteriorate.

Minor deterioration occured to the webbing of the drivers seat belt,the belt is slow to retract and requires some manual help.Steering mechanism noisy when rocked side to side under load.

One of several high level stop lamp bulbs inoperative.Power steering drive belt starting to deteriorate.rear exhaust silencer support starting to deteriorate.

Parking brake lever mechanism worn.Minor play present within the drivers door mirror housing.The interior mirror has some movement present within its fixings.

Parking brake/fluid level indicator lamp not following correct sequence indicating a fault present.

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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P290 AFT is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P290 AFT, 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 P290 AFT registered?

P290 AFT is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 19 February 1997.

Is P290 AFT safe to buy?

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