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P389 VJR

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,820 mi
Last recorded129,820 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP389 VJR
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2010 129,820 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 129,802 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 124,165 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 119,327 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 113,410 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 108,991 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 VJR is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P389 VJR, 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 VJR registered?

P389 VJR is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P389 VJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P389 VJR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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