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P879 KPU

1996 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,474 mi
Last recorded114,474 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Ford Mondeo109,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP879 KPU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 114,474 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 113,615 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 113,609 miles

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

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 113,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

engine coolant bottle insecure

rear wiper blade split

Pass 5 Oct 2011 112,769 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 111,650 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 111,650 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 111,302 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake fluid test red changed

coolent level low 1ltr anti freeze

Pass 24 Sep 2009 111,302 miles

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

brake fluid test red changed

coolent level low 1ltr anti freeze

Pass 3 Sep 2008 110,415 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 110,415 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 108,776 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 108,004 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 108,004 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 108,004 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 106,096 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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P879 KPU is a 1996 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 109,168 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 P879 KPU, 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 30 years old, this Ford Mondeo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P879 KPU registered?

P879 KPU is a 1996 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P879 KPU safe to buy?

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