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P385 NLG

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,135 mi
Last recorded98,135 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP385 NLG
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2009 98,135 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 98,135 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 90,478 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 26 Aug 2008 90,478 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake fluid reservoir is low

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Aug 2007 82,447 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inside

offside front tyre worn on inside

Fail 24 Aug 2007 82,447 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre edged on inside

offside front tyre edged on inside

Pass 1 Sep 2006 75,222 miles

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

rear bumper damaged n/side

Pass 19 Aug 2005 67,731 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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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P385 NLG is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P385 NLG, 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

How do I check the history of P385 NLG?

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What year was P385 NLG registered?

P385 NLG is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 27 January 1997.

Is P385 NLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P385 NLG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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