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P398 OEG

1997 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,116 mi
Last recorded105,116 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP398 OEG
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 105,116 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 99,470 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 99,449 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 95,415 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn inner and outer edge

rear bumper damaged

Fail 26 Jun 2014 95,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn inner and outer edge

rear bumper damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2013 91,437 miles

splits on n/side front tyre inner not to core

Fail 25 Jun 2013 91,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

splits on n/side front tyre inner not to core

Pass 28 Jun 2012 86,210 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 79,455 miles

3hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

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

Both rear tyres perishing on walls and damaged on walls

Brake fluid level low

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

Covers fitted under vehicle

Engine misfire from cold

Handbrake travel becoming excessive

O/S/F tyre worn close to cord construction on inner edge/ cracking on edge of inner tread / damage and perishing on walls

Remove sat nav and phone holders from windscreen

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 79,455 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

3hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

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

Both rear tyres perishing on walls and damaged on walls

Brake fluid level low

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

Covers fitted under vehicle

Engine misfire from cold

Handbrake travel becoming excessive

O/S/F tyre worn close to cord construction on inner edge/ cracking on edge of inner tread / damage and perishing on walls

Remove sat nav and phone holders from windscreen

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 74,842 miles

h/brake travel cond

Fail 24 Jun 2010 74,842 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

h/brake travel cond

Pass 19 Jun 2009 69,311 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

screen damage

Pass 19 Jun 2008 64,981 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2007 58,971 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 54,052 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 OEG is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OEG, 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 OEG registered?

P398 OEG is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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