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P455 NLO

1997 Ford Mondeo

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,214 mi
Last recorded146,214 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP455 NLO
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2010 146,214 miles

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

rear vin plate close tolimit

Fail 11 Dec 2010 146,214 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear vin plate close tolimit

Pass 27 Nov 2009 139,276 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 139,276 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 132,766 miles

Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres are wearing to the inside edge

Fail 2 Sep 2008 132,766 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres are wearing to the inside edge

Pass 29 Aug 2007 125,445 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 118,461 miles

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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P455 NLO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Black 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 P455 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 P455 NLO registered?

P455 NLO is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 14 January 1997.

Is P455 NLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P455 NLO 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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