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R103 NRU

1998 Ford Mondeo

Silver Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

225,562 mi
Last recorded225,562 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Mondeo104,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 NRU
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2010 225,562 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 215,636 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 205,797 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 205,797 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2007 195,215 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

handbrake travel long

rear brakes noisy

Pass 8 Oct 2007 195,215 miles

rear brakes noisy

handbrake travel long

Fail 22 Sep 2006 181,475 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 181,475 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 167,606 miles

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

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

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

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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R103 NRU is a 1998 Ford Mondeo in Silver with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R103 NRU, 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 R103 NRU registered?

R103 NRU is a 1998 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 23 April 1998.

Is R103 NRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R103 NRU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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