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P316 BUG

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,966 mi
Last recorded63,966 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP316 BUG
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2007 63,966 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 62,506 miles

front tyres worn close to legal limit.

rear service brake has only met the required brake efficiency.

under body rust but no holes.

Fail 20 Jun 2006 62,506 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

under body rust but no holes.

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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P316 BUG is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 P316 BUG, 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 P316 BUG registered?

P316 BUG is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P316 BUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P316 BUG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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