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P298 BFR

1997 Ford Mondeo

Green Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,996 mi
Last recorded137,996 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP298 BFR
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2009 137,996 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 137,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 135,312 miles

no plates discoloured all discs worn n/s/f lower suspension arm bushes perrishing front coil springs rusty o/s/handbrake low

Fail 29 Aug 2007 126,637 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 126,637 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 118,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2006 118,071 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P298 BFR is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 P298 BFR, 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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What year was P298 BFR registered?

P298 BFR is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 7 June 1997.

Is P298 BFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P298 BFR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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