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P331 PVX

1997 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

112,145 mi
Last recorded112,145 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP331 PVX
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2009 112,145 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2009 112,145 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 112,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 107,712 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 107,712 miles

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 104,021 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 104,021 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 102,479 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 102,479 miles

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

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

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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P331 PVX is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 P331 PVX, 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 P331 PVX registered?

P331 PVX is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P331 PVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P331 PVX shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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