MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,157 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is P398 GTV safe to buy?
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