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P398 MWF

1997 Ford Mondeo

Maroon Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,563 mi
Last recorded114,563 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP398 MWF
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2008 114,563 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 114,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 108,718 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 108,718 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

dust covers on both front anti roll bar links split.

Pass 24 Apr 2006 103,048 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 103,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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P398 MWF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Maroon with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MWF, 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 MWF registered?

P398 MWF is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P398 MWF safe to buy?

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