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P198 OLR

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

125,894 mi
Last recorded125,894 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP198 OLR
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2009 125,894 miles

Front bumper heavily taped

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brakes noisy in operation

SRS light on

Fail 16 Jul 2009 125,894 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Front bumper heavily taped

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brakes noisy in operation

SRS light on

Fail 10 Jul 2009 125,892 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

Air bag lamp flashing

Front bumber repaired with lots of tape

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

Oil leak

Nearside front tyre badly worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 4 Jul 2008 116,197 miles

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

air bag lamp on

front bumper damaged and repaired with tape

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 2 Jul 2008 116,196 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag lamp on

front bumper damaged and repaired with tape

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Mar 2007 103,437 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 103,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Airbag light on

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 OLR is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 OLR, 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 OLR is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 23 April 1997.

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