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P391 YVK

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,039 mi
Last recorded119,039 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP391 YVK
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2011 119,039 miles

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

unable to fully assess all metal brake pipes due to coating of grease

Pass 17 Feb 2010 115,521 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 115,510 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2009 110,520 miles

n/s/r park and service brake efforts slightly low / park brake lever close to no reserve travel advise brake service

Pass 8 Feb 2008 103,159 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 103,157 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2007 96,147 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 88,163 miles

advise handbrake travel †advise front number plate †advise loose battery †advise front wishbone bushes †advise front to rear brake pipes †advise inner wing brake pipes †advise rear brake pipes

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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P391 YVK is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P391 YVK, 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 P391 YVK registered?

P391 YVK is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P391 YVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P391 YVK shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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