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P439 NLO

1997 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

98,539 mi
Last recorded98,539 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP439 NLO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2007 98,539 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 98,539 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Apr 2007 98,539 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 92,186 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 92,186 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2006 91,817 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

deterioration of n/s/f & o/s/f,lower suspension arm mountings.

distortion of boht rear tyres & perishing of o/s/r tyre.

long travel on interior hand-brake lever.

surface rust on various metal brake-pipes.

wear & corrosion to both front brake discs.

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 NLO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 P439 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 P439 NLO registered?

P439 NLO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 14 January 1997.

Is P439 NLO safe to buy?

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