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P398 WTL

1997 Ford Mondeo

White Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

182,460 mi
Last recorded182,460 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Mondeo106,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP398 WTL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 28 Jun 2012 182,460 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 177,216 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 175,486 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 172,264 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 163,644 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 138,961 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear anti roll bar n/s & o/s support link rod bushes deteriorated

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 WTL is a 1997 Ford Mondeo in White with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WTL, 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 WTL registered?

P398 WTL is a 1997 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P398 WTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P398 WTL shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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