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M8 PBF

1998 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,106 mi
Last recorded130,106 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Mondeo104,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 PBF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2011 130,106 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 123,855 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 123,855 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 122,835 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 115,617 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 103,587 miles

2 metal brake pipes behind fuel tank are corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2005 91,718 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 91,718 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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M8 PBF is a 1998 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M8 PBF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M8 PBF?

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What year was M8 PBF registered?

M8 PBF is a 1998 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is M8 PBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M8 PBF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M8 PBF have outstanding finance?

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