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P296 JSP

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

142,440 mi
Last recorded142,440 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP296 JSP
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2010 142,440 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 142,387 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fan belt cracked

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

Fail 22 Jan 2009 142,330 miles

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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fan belt cracked

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 135,335 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 135,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 124,602 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 124,602 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 117,814 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 117,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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 JSP is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 JSP, 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 JSP registered?

P296 JSP is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P296 JSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P296 JSP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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