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P439 GJB

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,489 mi
Last recorded160,489 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP439 GJB
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2009 160,489 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 145,351 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2007 129,987 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 129,987 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 123,244 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

check o/s & n/s front inner brake pads, suspect worn low, not clearly visible

o/s & n/s front lower suspension arm inner bushes starting to perish, no excessive movement

Fail 29 Apr 2006 123,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

brake pipes starting to corrode

check o/s & n/s front inner brake pads, suspect worn low, not clearly visible

o/s & n/s front lower suspension arm inner bushes starting to perish, no excessive movement

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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P439 GJB is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P439 GJB, 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 P439 GJB registered?

P439 GJB is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 28 March 1997.

Is P439 GJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P439 GJB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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