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P352 RNG

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

171,791 mi
Last recorded171,791 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP352 RNG
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2008 171,791 miles

brake pipe geased

slight damage to driver's seat

slight damage to rear bumper

Fail 2 Apr 2008 171,775 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake pipe geased

slight damage to driver's seat

slight damage to rear bumper

Fail 15 Mar 2008 171,747 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 159,178 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front reg plate deteriorated

interior mirror insecure

Fail 14 Mar 2007 159,134 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front reg plate deteriorating

interior mirror insecure

Pass 10 Mar 2006 145,010 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

damage to centre seat belt borderline pass

front brake discs heavily corroded

rear bumper damaged (taped up)

temperature guage not working

Fail 10 Mar 2006 145,010 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

damage to centre seat belt borderline pass

front brake discs heavily corroded

rear bumper damaged (taped up)

temperature guage not working

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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P352 RNG is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,988cc 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 P352 RNG, 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 P352 RNG registered?

P352 RNG is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is P352 RNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P352 RNG shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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