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P879 MLM

1996 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,020 mi
Last recorded82,020 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 1996 Ford Mondeo109,168 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP879 MLM
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 8 Dec 2016 82,020 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2015 78,993 miles

offside rear tyre slightly low on outer tread

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2014 77,203 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre slightly low on outer tread

Pass 4 Dec 2013 75,069 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 73,434 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2011 71,014 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 68,198 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 63,732 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 60,058 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 56,435 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 51,523 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 47,109 miles

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

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

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 MLM is a 1996 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 P879 MLM, 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 MLM registered?

P879 MLM is a 1996 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 18 October 1996.

Is P879 MLM safe to buy?

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