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P331 XWR

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,763 mi
Last recorded110,763 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP331 XWR
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2010 110,763 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Corrosion to nearside outer sill, not excessive at this time

Too much oil in the engine!! Revs up on its own!!

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 23 Jan 2009 101,285 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 101,285 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Auxillary drive belts in poor condition

Brake fluid level low

Rear silencer is corroded and has a slight blow

Pass 22 Jan 2008 93,508 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 93,428 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Auxillary drive belt cracked and needs replacing

Blue smoke from exhaust, engine over filled with oil

Slight play in both front lower arm inner bushes

Pass 15 Jan 2007 85,666 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 78,743 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 78,743 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.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 XWR is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XWR, 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 XWR registered?

P331 XWR is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 7 April 1997.

Is P331 XWR safe to buy?

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