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P43 NLH

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,113 mi
Last recorded161,113 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP43 NLH
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2007 161,113 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2007 161,112 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 151,725 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 151,725 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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P43 NLH is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P43 NLH, 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 P43 NLH registered?

P43 NLH is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 13 February 1997.

Is P43 NLH safe to buy?

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