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P386 GAN

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

153,718 mi
Last recorded153,718 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP386 GAN
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 153,718 miles

emissions slight white smoke

nearside front tyre wearing edges

nearside rear tyre wearing edges small cut

offside & nearside front lower arm bushes perishing/movement

offside front tyre wearing edges

Fail 10 Jan 2013 153,718 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

emissions slight white smoke

nearside front tyre wearing edges

nearside rear tyre wearing edges small cut

offside & nearside front lower arm bushes perishing/movement

offside front tyre wearing edges

Pass 19 Jan 2012 149,372 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

air bag lamp on

Fail 18 Jan 2012 149,371 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

air bag lamp on

Pass 24 Jan 2011 144,911 miles

front inner brake pads look low

handbrake travel high

nearside front & rear tyres wearing

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 24 Jan 2011 144,911 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

front inner brake pads look low

handbrake travel high

nearside front & rear tyres wearing

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 8 Jan 2010 139,928 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 139,807 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 133,505 miles

Both rear lights slightly interacting

Cut in nearside rear tyre outer wall

Front number plate cracked

Nearside rear tyre low on inner edge and wearing unevenly

Stone chip in windscreen

Fail 26 Jan 2009 133,503 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Both rear lights slightly interacting

Cut in nearside rear tyre outer wall

Front number plate cracked

Nearside rear tyre low on inner edge and wearing unevenly

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 22 Jan 2008 117,923 miles

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

o/s wiper blade split advise

Pass 15 Feb 2007 113,328 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 113,328 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 108,165 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 108,165 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear 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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P386 GAN is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P386 GAN, 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 P386 GAN registered?

P386 GAN is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 3 March 1997.

Is P386 GAN safe to buy?

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