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P493 OEG

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,628 mi
Last recorded185,628 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP493 OEG
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2008 185,628 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 174,797 miles

nearside front and both rear brake pipes starting to rust †both outer sills starting to rust

Fail 15 May 2007 174,771 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front and both rear brake pipes starting to rust †both outer sills starting to rust

Pass 15 May 2006 162,673 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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P493 OEG is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P493 OEG, 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 P493 OEG registered?

P493 OEG is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 29 May 1997.

Is P493 OEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P493 OEG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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