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P428 RAV

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,341 mi
Last recorded134,341 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP428 RAV
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2009 134,341 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 134,341 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 130,224 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 130,199 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 122,030 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting 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)

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

Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both sills to floors corroded

o,s rear brake disc ben repared not replaced

o.s headlamp back cover missing

poswer steering pipes damp

Fail 28 Aug 2007 122,030 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting 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)

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

Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both sills to floors corroded

o,s rear brake disc ben repared not replaced

o.s headlamp back cover missing

poswer steering pipes damp

Fail 22 Aug 2007 121,999 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

both sills too floors corroded

power steering pipes damp

Pass 29 Jul 2006 100,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not 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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P428 RAV is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 2,544cc 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 P428 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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P428 RAV is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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