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P496 ATT

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,322 mi
Last recorded92,322 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP496 ATT
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2010 92,322 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 92,319 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

2 NAILS IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD 185/65/14H

FUEL TANK FILLER NECK MAY BE LEAKING

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD

SLIGHT CORROSION REAR IN OFFSIDE REAR OUTER SILL

SLIGHT INTERACTION ON OFFSIDE REAR SIDE LIGHT

Pass 17 Sep 2009 88,202 miles

roll bar link rubbers split,exhaust rubbers in poor condition,

Pass 19 Sep 2008 84,121 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

middle rubber mount deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2007 80,055 miles

fuel stains around tank/filler neck area and smell of fuel

Pass 18 Sep 2006 74,855 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 74,855 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P496 ATT is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P496 ATT, 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 P496 ATT registered?

P496 ATT is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P496 ATT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P496 ATT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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