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P338 WYJ

1997 Ford Mondeo

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,442 mi
Last recorded81,442 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP338 WYJ
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 81,442 miles

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2020 81,437 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

Pass 4 May 2019 79,759 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 78,799 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 78,799 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2017 77,894 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 76,411 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015 75,513 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 74,697 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 73,489 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 71,884 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 70,113 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 67,425 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 64,500 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 61,479 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 58,045 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2006 54,702 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 53,710 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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P338 WYJ is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P338 WYJ, 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 P338 WYJ registered?

P338 WYJ is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P338 WYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P338 WYJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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