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P386 SLG

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,191 mi
Last recorded106,191 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP386 SLG
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2008 106,191 miles

(2.4G.3)the nearside front antiroll bar link ball pin dust cover is deteriorated

(2.4G.3)the offside front lower suspension arm bush bonding material is starting to fail

(2.7.3)the offside rear shock absorber presents a light misting of oil present

(3.6B.2c)the offside rear steel brake pipes adjacent fuel tank as far as can be seen have surface corrosion present which may soon require service

(3.6B.4)the nearside rear inner wheel arch adjacent flexibrake pipe support bracket is excessively corroded,but not affecting the security

(5.1B.5a)the offside front locking stork is becoming stiff in operation and may soon require service

(6.1)rear bumper minor damage present

(7.1.1a)the rear exhaust silencer outer casing is excessively corroded and may soon require renewal

Fail 26 Jun 2008 106,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

(2.4G.3)the nearside front antiroll bar link ball pin dust cover is deteriorated

(2.4G.3)the offside front lower suspension arm bush bonding material is starting to fail

(2.7.3)the offside rear shock absorber presents a light misting of oil present

(3.5.1h)the nearside and the offside front brake discs vaines visually appear to be corroding internally,it is recommended that the brake discs are changed

(3.6B.2c)the offside rear steel brake pipes adjacent fuel tank as far as can be seen have surface corrosion present which may soon require service

(3.6B.4)the nearside rear inner wheel arch adjacent flexibrake pipe support bracket is excessively corroded,but not affecting the security

(3.7A.2e)the front brakes imbalance throughout operating range presents a maximum imbalance of 25%,recommend servicing

(5.1B.5a)the offside front locking stork is becoming stiff in operation and may soon require service

(6.1)rear bumper minor damage present

(7.1.1a)the rear exhaust silencer outer casing is excessively corroded and may soon require renewal

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 97,541 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 97,534 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

The nearside front antiroll bar link road gaitor split.The offside front lower suspension arm bush starting to deteriorate.The rear exhaust silencer starting to deteriorate.

The rear doors outer handles stiff in operation,which could lead to the doors being in an unsecure condition,recommend servicing handles

Fail 28 Jun 2006 90,376 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 90,376 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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P386 SLG is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SLG, 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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P386 SLG is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 16 June 1997.

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