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P398 GTV

1997 Ford Mondeo

White Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,157 mi
Last recorded92,157 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP398 GTV
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2008 92,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 76,689 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

brake fluid getting low

coil spring's corroded

coolant low

exhaust system corroded poor condition

exhaust system damaged

minor exhaust leak

offside and nearside front brake disc's corroded poor condition

offside and nearside front lower arm bushes slightly perished / worn

offside and nearside front to rear brake pipe's slightly corroded

offside and nearside rear brake disc's corroded poor condition

rear exhaust box broken

rear number plate slightly poor condition

slight corrosion underside of car in place's

slight play in offside and nearside front anti roll bar drop link bushes

Fail 8 Nov 2007 76,689 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

brake fluid getting low

coil spring's corroded

coolant low

exhaust system corroded poor condition

exhaust system damaged

minor exhaust leak

offside and nearside front brake disc's corroded poor condition

offside and nearside front lower arm bushes slightly perished / worn

offside and nearside front to rear brake pipe's slightly corroded

offside and nearside rear brake disc's corroded poor condition

rear exhaust box broken

rear number plate slightly poor condition

slight corrosion underside of car in place's

slight play in offside and nearside front anti roll bar drop link bushes

Pass 6 Nov 2006 74,231 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 74,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s front tyre very poor condition

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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P398 GTV is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in White with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P398 GTV, 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 P398 GTV registered?

P398 GTV is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 12 May 1997.

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