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P398 KEG

1997 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,118 mi
Last recorded147,118 miles
Recorded on19 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP398 KEG
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2010 147,118 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 147,118 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 142,206 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside rear brakes need attention

Fail 20 May 2009 142,206 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear brakes need attention

Pass 22 May 2008 136,108 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 131,120 miles

both rear antiroll bar links worn

Pass 20 Jun 2006 124,757 miles

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 KEG is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KEG, 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 KEG registered?

P398 KEG is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P398 KEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P398 KEG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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