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P342 WDD

1997 Ford Mondeo

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,234 mi
Last recorded91,234 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP342 WDD
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2009 91,234 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

temp repair to offside rear window

Pass 17 Jan 2008 71,469 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

air bag light on

both rear wheel trims missing

brake pipes corroding

cracks in front screen

front wishbone bushes breaking up

n/s/r tyre on limit

slight distortion in front brake discs

Fail 17 Jan 2008 71,469 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

air bag light on

both rear wheel trims missing

brake pipes corroding

cracks in front screen

front wishbone bushes breaking up

n/s/r tyre on limit

rear brakes noisy

slight distortion in front brake discs

Fail 19 Jan 2007 63,761 miles

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

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

all brakes sqeaking

f/o/s and r/n/s wheel trims missing

mixed "v","h" and "t" rated tyres

Pass 19 Jan 2007 63,761 miles

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

all brakes sqeaking

f/o/s and r/n/s wheel trims missing

mixed "v","h" and "t" rated tyres

Pass 25 Jan 2006 54,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs in poor condition

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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P342 WDD is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P342 WDD, 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 P342 WDD registered?

P342 WDD is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 18 February 1997.

Is P342 WDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P342 WDD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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