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R101 VSL

1998 Ford Mondeo

Green Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

141,819 mi
Last recorded141,819 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Mondeo104,406 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 VSL
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2009 141,819 miles

no middle rear seat belt

Pass 12 Feb 2008 139,325 miles

air bag warning light on

Pass 5 Mar 2007 136,599 miles

air bag light on

Pass 10 Mar 2006 123,968 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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R101 VSL is a 1998 Ford Mondeo in Green with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VSL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R101 VSL registered?

R101 VSL is a 1998 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R101 VSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R101 VSL shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R101 VSL have outstanding finance?

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