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P296 GJH

1997 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,343 mi
Last recorded75,343 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP296 GJH
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2013 75,343 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 75,343 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

35% imbalance rear brakes

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 74,968 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 74,968 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 74,573 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 74,573 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2010 73,480 miles

22% imbalance rear brakes

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight deterioration to rear number plate

Pass 20 Oct 2010 73,480 miles

22% imbalance rear brakes

slight deterioration to rear number plate

Fail 15 Oct 2009 71,712 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 71,712 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 69,842 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 69,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

26% imbalance rear brakes

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 66,816 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 64,503 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 61,878 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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P296 GJH is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P296 GJH, 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 P296 GJH registered?

P296 GJH is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 12 May 1997.

Is P296 GJH safe to buy?

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