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P399 TVC

1997 Ford Mondeo

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

158,006 mi
Last recorded158,006 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP399 TVC
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2012 158,006 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 158,003 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 148,211 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 141,594 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise osf tyre damaged side walls

Pass 5 Jan 2009 140,292 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 137,418 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 127,394 miles

n/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 3 Jan 2006 117,074 miles

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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P399 TVC is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P399 TVC, 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 P399 TVC registered?

P399 TVC is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 24 June 1997.

Is P399 TVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P399 TVC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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