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P398 YUA

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,502 mi
Last recorded164,502 miles
Recorded on12 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP398 YUA
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 May 2010 164,502 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 156,145 miles

BOOT FLOOR/ SPARE WHEEL WELL ROTTEN AND HOLED TOW BAR SECURITY?

Fail 3 Jun 2009 155,938 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

BOOT FLOOR/ SPARE WHEEL WELL ROTTEN AND HOLED TOW BAR SECURITY?

Pass 9 Jun 2008 149,073 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008 149,073 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 136,831 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

number plates deteriating

Pass 5 Jun 2006 125,117 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 125,117 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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P398 YUA is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P398 YUA, 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 P398 YUA registered?

P398 YUA is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 15 May 1997.

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