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N386 BYC

1971 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,645 mi
Last recorded110,645 miles
Recorded on12 May 2009
Typical for 1971 Ford Mondeo108,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN386 BYC
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2009 110,645 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 90,798 miles

o/s door mirror cracked

rear bumper damaged

Fail 14 May 2007 90,798 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s door mirror cracked

raer bumper damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2006 86,442 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s door mirror cracked

Fail 14 Feb 2006 86,442 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s door mirror cracked

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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N386 BYC is a 1971 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 108,036 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 N386 BYC, 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 55 years old, this Ford Mondeo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N386 BYC?

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What year was N386 BYC registered?

N386 BYC is a 1971 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is N386 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N386 BYC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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