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P349 MAR

1997 Ford Mondeo

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,223 mi
Last recorded94,223 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP349 MAR
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2010 94,223 miles

condition of rear number plate

wear to nearside front tyre outer edge

Pass 14 Apr 2009 87,468 miles

condition of rear number plate

wear to both rear tyres

Pass 9 Apr 2008 80,426 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 74,062 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 68,156 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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P349 MAR is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P349 MAR, 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 P349 MAR registered?

P349 MAR is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 13 March 1997.

Is P349 MAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P349 MAR shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P349 MAR have outstanding finance?

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