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P596 TVG

1998 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,134 mi
Last recorded168,134 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Mondeo104,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP596 TVG
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2009 168,134 miles

Oil leak

damage to nsr bumper

drivers side rear outer sill very thin

Fail 7 Nov 2009 168,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Oil leak

damage to nsr bumper

drivers side rear outer sill very thin

Pass 18 Nov 2008 165,954 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 165,953 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

1. slight uneven tread wear on n/s rear tyre. 2. rear anti roll bar mounitng bushes becoming worn. 3. slight damage to windscreen.

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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P596 TVG is a 1998 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Ford Mondeo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 104,406 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 P596 TVG, 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 28 years old, this Ford Mondeo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P596 TVG registered?

P596 TVG is a 1998 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 2 June 1998.

Is P596 TVG safe to buy?

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