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P308 NLF

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,657 mi
Last recorded123,657 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP308 NLF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2007 123,657 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 123,657 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 115,851 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

rear number plate going discoloured †both front wishbone inner front bushes starting to lift †both bumpers damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2005 110,581 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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P308 NLF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P308 NLF, 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 P308 NLF registered?

P308 NLF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is P308 NLF safe to buy?

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