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P340 RTW

1997 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,413 mi
Last recorded137,413 miles
Recorded on15 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP340 RTW
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2008 137,413 miles

Bush on o/s/f lower suspension arm just starting to unbond slightly when vehicle raised.(still serviceable).

Corrosion along bottom edge of both door sills.

One bulb out in high level brake lamp.

Rear wiper blade split.

Unable to fully assess steering/suspension due to undershield fitted.

n/s/f lower ball joint cover split.

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm on outer edge.

n/s/r tyre 1.6mm on inner edge.

o/s/f tyre below 1.6mm on both edges,1.6mm in centre.(on legal limit).

o/s/r tyre down to 2mm on inner edge.

Fail 15 May 2008 137,413 miles

Bush on o/s/f lower suspension arm just starting to unbond slightly when vehicle raised.(still serviceable).

Corrosion along bottom edge of both door sills.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

One bulb out in high level brake lamp.

Rear wiper blade split.

Unable to fully assess steering/suspension due to undershield fitted.

n/s/f lower ball joint cover split.

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm on outer edge.

n/s/r tyre 1.6mm on inner edge.

o/s/f tyre below 1.6mm on both edges,1.6mm in centre.(on legal limit).

o/s/r tyre down to 2mm on inner edge.

Pass 29 May 2007 125,941 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 116,172 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 116,165 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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P340 RTW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P340 RTW, 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 P340 RTW registered?

P340 RTW is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 17 June 1997.

Is P340 RTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P340 RTW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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