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P474 UVL

1997 Ford Mondeo

Purple Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,148 mi
Last recorded88,148 miles
Recorded on14 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP474 UVL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 14 May 2012 88,148 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 80,759 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 75,091 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 68,613 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 63,680 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 59,098 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 52,404 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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P474 UVL is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Purple with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 P474 UVL, 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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How do I check the history of P474 UVL?

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What year was P474 UVL registered?

P474 UVL is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 15 January 1997.

Is P474 UVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P474 UVL shows 7 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 P474 UVL have outstanding finance?

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