MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,932 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Ford Mondeo?
Based on 12,239,875 MOT tests across 1,205,291 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P480 RAR is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Purple with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P480 RAR, 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 P480 RAR registered?
P480 RAR is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 19 June 1997.
Is P480 RAR safe to buy?
The MOT history for P480 RAR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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