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N458 VRP

1971 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,542 mi
Last recorded96,542 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2010
Typical for 1971 Ford Mondeo108,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN458 VRP
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2010 96,542 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front abs and brake pad warning wires insecure

Pass 17 Jun 2009 91,900 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front abs and brake pad warning wires insecure

Pass 10 Jul 2008 87,253 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 87,232 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 82,125 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 76,857 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 76,856 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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N458 VRP is a 1971 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N458 VRP, 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.

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What year was N458 VRP registered?

N458 VRP is a 1971 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is N458 VRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N458 VRP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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