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P316 UWW

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,336 mi
Last recorded119,336 miles
Recorded on30 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP316 UWW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2008 119,336 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 118,512 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 168,891 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 159,429 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 151,899 miles

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 UWW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UWW, 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 UWW registered?

P316 UWW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 11 March 1997.

Is P316 UWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P316 UWW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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