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P348 XFE

1997 Ford Mondeo

Purple Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

198,030 mi
Last recorded198,030 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP348 XFE
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 198,030 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Underside of vehicle has been covered in sealer

Pass 28 Mar 2018 191,697 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 191,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 187,847 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 181,901 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 174,107 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 166,694 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 157,870 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 150,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 141,455 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 132,708 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 124,358 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 117,535 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 109,527 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 101,747 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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P348 XFE is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Purple with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 P348 XFE, 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 P348 XFE registered?

P348 XFE is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 10 April 1997.

Is P348 XFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P348 XFE shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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