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P488 UAB

1997 Ford Mondeo

Purple Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,490 mi
Last recorded191,490 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2010 191,490 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 191,490 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 176,464 miles

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

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

oil/damp? on n/s/rear brake drum backing plate

slight play in both rear anti roll bar mounts

Fail 23 Oct 2009 176,100 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

slight play in both rear anti roll bar mounts

Pass 31 Oct 2008 164,766 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 158,856 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 158,856 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 148,623 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 138,768 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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P488 UAB is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Purple with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 UAB, 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 P488 UAB registered?

P488 UAB is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P488 UAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P488 UAB shows 9 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.

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