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P385 NOL

1997 Ford Mondeo

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

125,047 mi
Last recorded125,047 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP385 NOL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2011 125,047 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

airbag light on

exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2011 125,047 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

airbag light on

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2010 122,588 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 122,588 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 120,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2009 120,390 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2008 117,201 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Sep 2008 117,201 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2007 114,538 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 114,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside wiper slightly smeary with one offside washer jet blocked.

Pass 26 May 2006 109,909 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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P385 NOL is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 NOL, 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 P385 NOL registered?

P385 NOL is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 18 June 1997.

Is P385 NOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P385 NOL shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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