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P346 WTL

1997 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

151,867 mi
Last recorded151,867 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP346 WTL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2009 151,867 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres distorting and out of shape,and n/s punctured

N/s/r antiroll bar link bushes badly split and breaking away

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 145,284 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 145,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 139,252 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 139,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

both front anti roll bar bushes worn

both rear tyres out of shape

o/s/r outer wheel rim damaged

Fail 26 Sep 2006 131,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

engine dripping oil during test

slight hole in rear ex pipe by mounting

Pass 26 Sep 2006 131,797 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine dripping oil during test

slight hole in rear ex pipe by mounting

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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P346 WTL is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 P346 WTL, 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 P346 WTL registered?

P346 WTL is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 4 March 1997.

Is P346 WTL safe to buy?

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