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R104 CLS

1998 Ford Mondeo

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,836 mi
Last recorded178,836 miles
Recorded on1 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Mondeo104,406 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR104 CLS
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2009 178,836 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 May 2009 178,836 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 May 2008 171,760 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 162,493 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 150,546 miles

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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R104 CLS is a 1998 Ford Mondeo in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R104 CLS, 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 R104 CLS registered?

R104 CLS is a 1998 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 3 June 1998.

Is R104 CLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R104 CLS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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