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R101 FNE

1998 Ford Mondeo

White Petrol 2544cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,706 mi
Last recorded94,706 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Mondeo104,406 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 FNE
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,544cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 94,706 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 94,706 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 93,523 miles

Oil leak

front bumper damaged

Fail 16 Apr 2013 93,521 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front bumper damaged

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2012 90,361 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 89,792 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 88,782 miles

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

both wipers starting to split

Pass 8 Apr 2009 87,106 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 86,689 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 83,309 miles

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

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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R101 FNE is a 1998 Ford Mondeo in White with a 2,544cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 R101 FNE, 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 R101 FNE registered?

R101 FNE is a 1998 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 17 June 1998.

Is R101 FNE safe to buy?

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