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P355 SBM

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,673 mi
Last recorded107,673 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP355 SBM
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2012 107,673 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 103,443 miles

offside front wishbone bush starting to seperate

play from steering rack

Pass 9 Apr 2010 98,636 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 98,635 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 94,608 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 90,976 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 85,626 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 85,625 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 80,805 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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P355 SBM is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P355 SBM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P355 SBM registered?

P355 SBM is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is P355 SBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P355 SBM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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