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P488 MNC

1997 Ford Mondeo

Purple Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,757 mi
Last recorded184,757 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2006
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP488 MNC
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2006 184,757 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 181,962 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 181,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

front and rear bumpers slight damage

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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P488 MNC is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Purple with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P488 MNC, 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 P488 MNC?

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What year was P488 MNC registered?

P488 MNC is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 13 February 1997.

Is P488 MNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P488 MNC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P488 MNC have outstanding finance?

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