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P388 KEG

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,566 mi
Last recorded117,566 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP388 KEG
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2016 117,566 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nonmatching front struts fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2015 117,303 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 116,851 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 116,353 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 116,345 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 115,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

both os/f and o/s/r tyre worn heavy on outer shoulder

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 115,475 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

both os/f and o/s/r tyre worn heavy on outer shoulder

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 110,290 miles

Offside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

both rear tyres worn heavy on shoulders

Pass 7 Apr 2010 104,011 miles

n/s track rod end boot broke

rear no plate in poor condition

Fail 2 Apr 2010 103,989 miles

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

n/s track rod end boot broke

o/s rear exhaust mounting cracked

rear no plate in poor condition

Pass 3 Apr 2009 96,793 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 96,791 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 90,510 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 77,397 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 77,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 75,602 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 73,074 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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P388 KEG is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P388 KEG, 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 P388 KEG registered?

P388 KEG is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P388 KEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P388 KEG shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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