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P308 OEG

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,302 mi
Last recorded106,302 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP308 OEG
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2013 106,302 miles

both front wishbones bushes started to split

n/s/r tyre close to limit + heavily perished

o/s/f link pin dust cover split

slight play in both front link pins

small cut in o/s/f brake flexi hose

Pass 14 Dec 2012 98,981 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/f ball joint dust cover perishing

o/s/f wishbone rear bush heavily split

rear anti roll bar corroding

Fail 12 Dec 2012 98,978 miles

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

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/f ball joint dust cover perishing

o/s/f wishbone rear bush heavily split

rear anti roll bar corroding

Fail 23 Nov 2011 91,202 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear link pin bushes split on limit

corrosion not through all skins n/s/r door shut

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre close to limit

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly + close to limit

slight knock steering rack

Pass 23 Nov 2011 91,202 miles

both rear link pin bushes split on limit

corrosion not through all skins n/s/r door shut

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre close to limit

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly + close to limit

slight knock steering rack

Pass 29 Dec 2010 76,124 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust corroding + leaking

o/s/f wishbone front bush split

Pass 17 Oct 2009 59,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 38,165 miles

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

n/s/r tyre uneven tread wear.

Fail 26 Jun 2008 38,165 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre uneven tread wear.

Pass 2 Jul 2007 36,389 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 36,389 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2006 33,850 miles

some damage to drivers door mirror not affecting view to rear yet

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 OEG is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OEG, 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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P308 OEG is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 3 July 1997.

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