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P389 FCH

1997 Ford Mondeo

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,090 mi
Last recorded133,090 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP389 FCH
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2011 133,090 miles

o/s and n/s outer sills rusty

slight noise on o/s rear wheel

Fail 18 Oct 2011 133,040 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s and n/s outer sills rusty

slight noise on o/s rear wheel

Pass 9 Oct 2010 123,992 miles

offside and nearside front brake discs worn thin

Pass 2 Oct 2009 116,953 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 116,943 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 112,018 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 112,018 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 108,767 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 106,029 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 103,024 miles

boot struts defective

near side tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 12 Jan 2006 103,024 miles

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

boot struts defective

near side tyre worn on outer edge

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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P389 FCH is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P389 FCH, 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 P389 FCH registered?

P389 FCH is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 13 January 1997.

Is P389 FCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P389 FCH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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