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L398 HNT

1993 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

100,324 mi
Last recorded100,324 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2009
Typical for 1993 Ford Mondeo112,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL398 HNT
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2009 100,324 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

fronrt number plate deteriotrating

osr tyre worn outer edge and nail nsr tyre

rear seats removed

Pass 27 Sep 2008 91,913 miles

front brake pipes rusty

front indicator bulb discoloured

ns headlight pattern faint

rear brake slight inbalance

screen scratched

Fail 27 Sep 2008 91,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake pipes rusty

front indicator bulb discoloured

ns headlight pattern faint

rear brake slight inbalance

screen scratched

Pass 27 Sep 2007 85,394 miles

osf wishbone bush perishing †front number plate deteriorated †screen scratched †ns headlight faint pattern

Fail 22 Sep 2007 83,490 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

osf wishbone bush perishing †front number plate deteriorated †screen scratched †ns pattern faint on headlight

Pass 26 Sep 2006 77,462 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 77,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

faint patterns from headlights †screen scratched †nsr tyre tread low †wishbone bushes worn †emissions struggled to pass

Pass 25 Aug 2005 71,246 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 71,222 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

beam paterns poor

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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L398 HNT is a 1993 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1993 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 112,344 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 L398 HNT, 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 33 years old, this Ford Mondeo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L398 HNT is a 1993 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 26 August 1993.

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