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P426 NLO

1997 Ford Mondeo

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

205,824 mi
Last recorded205,824 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP426 NLO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2009 205,824 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 205,811 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2008 192,290 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Dec 2008 192,290 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2007 186,453 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 179,089 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 179,029 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge 185/65/14

Pass 30 Dec 2005 170,237 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 170,237 miles

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

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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P426 NLO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P426 NLO, 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 P426 NLO registered?

P426 NLO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P426 NLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P426 NLO shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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