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R108 VLM

1998 Ford Mondeo

Blue Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,944 mi
Last recorded147,944 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Mondeo104,406 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 VLM
MakeFord
ModelMondeo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 147,944 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 175,962 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS INNER VOID BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED

BOTH FRONT TYRES BALD ON OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

Fail 6 Mar 2012 175,935 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS INNER VOID BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED

BOTH FRONT TYRES BALD ON OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

Pass 7 Mar 2011 171,962 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS INNER VOID BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

Pass 10 Feb 2010 167,066 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS INNER VOID BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Fail 18 Feb 2009 161,910 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS INNER VOID BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED

BOTH FRONT TYRES BALD ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

BRAKE PIPE TO OFFSIDE FRONT FLEX SLIGHTLY CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 161,910 miles

BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS INNER VOID BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY AND PERRISHED

BOTH FRONT TYRES BALD ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRES

BRAKE PIPE TO OFFSIDE FRONT FLEX SLIGHTLY CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Fail 12 Feb 2008 157,180 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate slightly damaged

both front lower arms inner void bushes slightly perrished

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge of tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2008 157,180 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

both front lower arms inner void bushes slightly perrished

nearside front tyre bald on outer edge of tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2007 151,439 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 151,439 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front lower inner void bushes slightly perrished and play

Pass 10 Feb 2006 140,598 miles

offside front tyre bald on outer edge of tyre offside rear tyre bald on outer edge of tyre needs new tyres soon as possible

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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R108 VLM is a 1998 Ford Mondeo in Blue with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R108 VLM, 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 R108 VLM registered?

R108 VLM is a 1998 Ford Mondeo, first registered on 11 March 1998.

Is R108 VLM safe to buy?

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