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P393 RAV

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,251 mi
Last recorded83,251 miles
Recorded on20 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP393 RAV
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2010 83,251 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2010 83,089 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 128,294 miles

damage on front and rear bumpers

engine oil leaks

spare tyre flat

tyre wear on n/s/r inner edge

Fail 15 Apr 2009 128,244 miles

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

damage on front and rear bumpers

engine oil leaks

spare tyre flat

tyre wear on n/s/r inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2008 118,030 miles

damage on o/s/f and n/s/r bumpers

o/s/r bumper corner loose

strong advice both front tyre inner edges worn poss tracking out

Pass 15 May 2007 106,122 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 106,122 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 92,660 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 76,382 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P393 RAV is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P393 RAV, 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 P393 RAV registered?

P393 RAV is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P393 RAV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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