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P316 KKY

1997 Ford Mondeo

Purple Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,247 mi
Last recorded84,247 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP316 KKY
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2011 84,247 miles

boty front and all rear brake pipes corroding

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear no.plates fading

Fail 16 Mar 2011 84,247 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

boty front and all rear brake pipes corroding

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear no.plates fading

Pass 16 Mar 2010 83,704 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 82,956 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leaks

rear wiper worn

Pass 27 Feb 2008 82,191 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 82,191 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre and nearside rear side walls scrubed

nearside front tyre low tread

Pass 7 Mar 2007 81,197 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 79,744 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 79,716 miles

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

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

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

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 KKY is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Purple with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 KKY, 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 KKY registered?

P316 KKY is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is P316 KKY safe to buy?

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