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P448 VWO

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,666 mi
Last recorded93,666 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP448 VWO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2010 93,666 miles

Oil leaks

O/S/F tyre is worn on edges

Chips in windscreen

Different drop links fitted either side

Front brake discs are heavily corroded

Front coil springs are corroded

N/S wiper rubber split

Nail in O/S/R tyre

Rear exhaust has the incorrect support

Side to side movement in front anti-roll bar

Slight play in steering wheel

Split in the centre exhaust

Undertray missing

Pass 12 Feb 2009 87,853 miles

front brake discs worn/corroding.

nearside outer sill corroding at rear.

Fail 12 Feb 2009 87,852 miles

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

front brake discs worn/corroding.

nearside outer sill corroding at rear.

Pass 20 Feb 2008 80,489 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 75,223 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2007 75,124 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 70,373 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 70,373 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P448 VWO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P448 VWO, 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 P448 VWO registered?

P448 VWO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P448 VWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P448 VWO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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