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256D270

1998 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,898 mi
Last recorded59,898 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Mondeo104,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration256D270
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2012 59,898 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 48,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2011 48,961 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2010 48,739 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

No handbrake warning light

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

Offside rear tyre feathering

Pass 9 Jan 2009 46,248 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 45,284 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 141,005 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 36,946 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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256D270 is a 1998 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 104,406 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 256D270, 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 28 years old, this Ford Mondeo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 256D270 registered?

256D270 is a 1998 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 9 November 1998.

Is 256D270 safe to buy?

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