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P491 UVL

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

232,441 mi
Last recorded232,441 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP491 UVL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2010 232,441 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2010 232,419 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2009 224,245 miles

Battery insecure

Front bumper has slight damage

Nearside rear indicator light has slight damage

Fail 17 Mar 2009 224,245 miles

Battery insecure

Front bumper has slight damage

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside rear indicator light has slight damage

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 21,374 miles

Airbag light on

Engine has a slight oil leak

Heat sheild insecure

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 213,735 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Airbag light on

Engine has a slight oil leak

Heat sheild insecure

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 193,493 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 164,103 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 UVL is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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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What year was P491 UVL registered?

P491 UVL is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 23 January 1997.

Is P491 UVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P491 UVL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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