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L4 RBA

1998 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,762 mi
Last recorded129,762 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Mondeo104,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 RBA
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 129,762 miles

NEAR AND OFF SIDE FRONT WISHBONE FRONT VOID BUSHES IN POOR CONDTION.

POWER STEERING PIPES SLIGHT CORROSION.

Fail 7 Jun 2012 129,759 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

NEAR AND OFF SIDE FRONT WISHBONE FRONT VOID BUSHES IN POOR CONDTION.

POWER STEERING PIPES SLIGHT CORROSION.

Pass 9 Feb 2010 125,988 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 125,987 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 121,719 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 117,476 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 117,476 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006

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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L4 RBA is a 1998 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 L4 RBA, 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 L4 RBA registered?

L4 RBA is a 1998 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is L4 RBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L4 RBA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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