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P438 XRH

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,632 mi
Last recorded98,632 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP438 XRH
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 3 Jan 2013 98,632 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 92,528 miles

both n/s and o/s outer rear sills slightly corroded

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2010 91,458 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 89,420 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 87,486 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 84,274 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 81,527 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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P438 XRH is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P438 XRH, 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 P438 XRH registered?

P438 XRH is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P438 XRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P438 XRH shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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