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P198 GGM

1997 Ford Mondeo

Purple Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

198,895 mi
Last recorded198,895 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP198 GGM
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 198,895 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces very corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres wear to inner edges

general surface corrosion underneath

Pass 1 Jun 2016 192,740 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 25 May 2016 192,655 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 28 May 2015 184,233 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion in spare wheel well

Fail 22 May 2015 184,232 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion in spare wheel well

Pass 21 May 2014 177,470 miles

Oil leak

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 14 May 2014 177,467 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2013 171,395 miles

rear exhaust silencer rusty

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 8 May 2012 167,380 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 167,380 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 5 May 2011 158,219 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 3 May 2011 158,219 miles

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

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 148,730 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 148,722 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 139,993 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 139,901 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 128,298 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 128,263 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 116,430 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 105,953 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 105,857 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P198 GGM is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Purple with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 106,251 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 P198 GGM, 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 29 years old, this Ford Mondeo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P198 GGM is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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