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P399 UGK

1997 Ford Mondeo

Grey Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,631 mi
Last recorded123,631 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP399 UGK
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2009 123,631 miles

Oil leak

water pipe bracket broke rubbing on driveshaft

Fail 1 Jul 2009 123,625 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

water pipe braket broke allowing water pipe to rub on driveshaft n/s/f

Pass 14 Jun 2008 115,707 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 115,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 107,133 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 98,746 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 98,746 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2005 92,710 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 UGK is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Grey with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 P399 UGK, 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 UGK registered?

P399 UGK is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 15 April 1997.

Is P399 UGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P399 UGK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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