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P310 LVW

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

239,892 mi
Last recorded239,892 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP310 LVW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2010 239,892 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 239,892 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 236,895 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 236,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 233,620 miles

other brake slightly rusty and back plates damp

underside rusty

Fail 31 May 2008 233,504 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

underside rusty

Pass 2 Jun 2007 230,576 miles

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode over petrol tank

Pass 5 May 2006 227,288 miles

front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode down side of fuel tank

Fail 21 Apr 2006 227,283 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front lower arm bushes perishing o/s and n/s

fuel flap difficult to open

o/s/r brake flexi corroding

rear number plate badly out of shape

Fail 18 Jan 2006 227,274 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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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P310 LVW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P310 LVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P310 LVW registered?

P310 LVW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 14 January 1997.

Is P310 LVW safe to buy?

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