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P496 NYG

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,071 mi
Last recorded89,071 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP496 NYG
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2010 89,071 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs worn

Pass 3 Jun 2009 80,000 miles

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

both outer sills starting to corrode

Fail 21 May 2009 79,502 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 18 Jun 2008 65,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 65,856 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 61,411 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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P496 NYG is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P496 NYG, 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 NYG registered?

P496 NYG is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 13 January 1997.

Is P496 NYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P496 NYG shows 6 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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