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P461 FRC

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,767 mi
Last recorded102,767 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP461 FRC
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 24 May 2011 102,767 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 91,873 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 82,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 73,605 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 67,499 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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P461 FRC is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P461 FRC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P461 FRC registered?

P461 FRC is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 15 January 1997.

Is P461 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P461 FRC shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P461 FRC have outstanding finance?

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