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P497 RVF

1997 Ford Mondeo

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,613 mi
Last recorded97,613 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP497 RVF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2007 97,613 miles

o/s rear brake lower than n/s rear

rear bumper cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2006 90,356 miles

Brake pipes corroded, none excessively.

Front pads worn close to limit.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2006 90,356 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Brake pipes starting to corrode, none excessively.

Front pads worn almost to limit.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P497 RVF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 P497 RVF, 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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How do I check the history of P497 RVF?

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What year was P497 RVF registered?

P497 RVF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is P497 RVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P497 RVF shows 3 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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