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P386 SFB

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,331 mi
Last recorded116,331 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP386 SFB
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2012 116,331 miles

both front anti roll bar linkages dust covers split

both front suspension arms bushes poor condition

both rear outer sill ends and inner stepsills/arches corroded slightly

brake servo vacuum pipe repaired

exhaust system knocking against fuel tank shield

nearside rear brake pipe security poor

offside front coil spring corroded

offside rear exhaust support poor

oil leak

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar linkage

Pass 21 May 2011 111,287 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn and pitted

slight plat at steering wheel

Fail 16 May 2011 111,248 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

205/55/16V

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn and pitted

slight plat at steering wheel

Pass 18 May 2010 106,541 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2009 101,554 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2008 97,898 miles

both rear tyres cracking on outside edges

Fail 9 May 2008 97,896 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres cracking on outside edges

Pass 21 Apr 2007 94,886 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 91,911 miles

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

parking brake efficiency on lower limit

rear bumper slightly damaged

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 SFB is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 2,544cc 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 P386 SFB, 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 SFB registered?

P386 SFB is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 19 February 1997.

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