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P442 RAV

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

88,055 mi
Last recorded88,055 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP442 RAV
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2009 88,055 miles

front discs wearing

nearside front brake pipe corroding

nearside front to back brake pipe corroding [ rear section]

offside front to back both sections of brake pipe corroding

offside rear tyre wearing

offside sill corroding

Fail 21 Sep 2009 88,055 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

front discs wearing

nearside front brake pipe corroding

nearside front to back brake pipe corroding [ rear section]

offside front to back both sections of brake pipe corroding

offside rear tyre wearing

offside sill corroding

Pass 7 Oct 2008 77,806 miles

front discs

front tyres

Pass 28 Sep 2007 66,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush 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)

Fail 10 Oct 2006 52,976 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

surface corrosion to rear anti roll bar

Pass 10 Oct 2006 52,976 miles

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

surface corrosion to rear anti roll bar

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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P442 RAV is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 P442 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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What year was P442 RAV registered?

P442 RAV is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 26 June 1997.

Is P442 RAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P442 RAV 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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