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P36 PLF

1997 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,460 mi
Last recorded101,460 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP36 PLF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2009 101,460 miles

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

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

centre part of exhaust is damaged but not leaking'

front near and offside lower wish bone bushes split but no movement detected'

minor seeping on power steering hose by securing clip'

oil leak on rear of engine'

slight movement found on offside front lower ball joint'

Pass 9 Aug 2008 92,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

stabilzer dust cover split

Fail 9 Aug 2008 92,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

stabilzer dust cover split

Pass 28 Jul 2007 84,625 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 84,625 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

middle exhaust box damaged and cracked which adversly is allowing gasses to escape via the crack by the pipe insert to box

Fail 16 Aug 2006 78,117 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 78,117 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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P36 PLF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P36 PLF, 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 P36 PLF registered?

P36 PLF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P36 PLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P36 PLF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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