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P315 RMA

1997 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,944 mi
Last recorded121,944 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP315 RMA
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2010 121,944 miles

wipers worn, o/s beam image poor, rear roll bar links worn to acceptable, sills rusting (attention required soon) exhaust rusty/blowing

Pass 31 Jul 2009 114,135 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 114,115 miles

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

off side rear doorhandle sticky, track control arm bushes worn, front springs very rusty, both sills very rusty, rear roll bar links worn, oil leaks, flexi exhaust joint blow.

Pass 3 Jul 2008 103,628 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 103,620 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

n/s sill and o/s sill rusting (may require attention soon), rear roll bar links/bushes worn to acceptable limit, exhaust rusty/blowing at front

Pass 4 Jul 2007 92,705 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 92,700 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 86,253 miles

roll bar link req attn.both front tyres worn right on to min limit,wish bone bushes worn,(attn req soon)

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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P315 RMA is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P315 RMA, 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 P315 RMA registered?

P315 RMA is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 23 May 1997.

Is P315 RMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P315 RMA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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