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P340 UVL

1997 Ford Mondeo

Purple Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

109,522 mi
Last recorded109,522 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP340 UVL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2010 109,522 miles

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

movement in front passenger seat

rear reg plate deteriating

tyres perished

Fail 22 Jul 2010 109,522 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

movement in front passenger seat

rear reg plate deteriating

tyres perished

Pass 27 Jul 2009 106,498 miles

centre to rear exhaust corroded

chips in windscreen

front number plate cracked/deteriorating

nearside front lower arm rear bush perished

nearside rear tyre cracked/perished outer wall

offside front tyre worn outer edge perished outer wall

Fail 27 Jul 2009 106,497 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre to rear exhaust corroded

chips in windscreen

front number plate cracked/deteriorating

nearside front lower arm rear bush perished

nearside rear tyre cracked/perished outer wall

offside front tyre worn outer edge perished outer wall

Pass 25 Jul 2008 103,331 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 98,774 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 98,770 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 94,544 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 94,544 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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 UVL is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Purple with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 UVL, 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 UVL registered?

P340 UVL is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 22 January 1997.

Is P340 UVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P340 UVL shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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