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P491 GCF

1997 Ford Mondeo

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,425 mi
Last recorded46,425 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP491 GCF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2007 46,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 46,425 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 42,327 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 42,243 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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P491 GCF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P491 GCF, 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 P491 GCF registered?

P491 GCF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 2 April 1997.

Is P491 GCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P491 GCF shows 4 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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