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1996 FORD MONDEO2.5L PETROL

P998 HKY

Vehicle Insight Summary

With unavailable miles recorded, this BLUE 1996 FORD MONDEO runs on PETROL with a 2544cc engine. MOT is not on record and tax is unpaid.

MOT
Expired
Expires 10/12/2008
Tax
Untaxed
Expires 08/08/2008
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Fuel
PETROL
Year
1996
Engine
2544cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The most recent MOT for this 1996 Ford Mondeo was conducted on 2007-12-11, with no defects recorded. The vehicle has 156,138 miles, which equates to roughly 5,205 miles per year over 30 years. This is a very low mileage for its age, suggesting either light use or extended periods of inactivity. However, the lack of MOT records after 2007 means there is no recent evidence of wear, corrosion, or mechanical degradation. The MOT history shows a clean record, with only a minor non-defect in 2006: damage to the nearside front windscreen outside the critical zone. No defects, advisories, or issues were noted in the 2007 test. This indicates the vehicle was in good condition at the time of its last inspection, but the absence of data from 2008 to 2026 creates uncertainty about its current state. The low mileage implies reduced wear on components like tyres, brakes, and suspension, but it also raises concerns about potential issues from prolonged inactivity, such as seized joints, degraded rubber, or electrical faults. Without recent MOTs or service records, it is unclear whether the vehicle has been maintained or stored properly. The trend in mechanical condition cannot be definitively assessed due to the limited and outdated MOT history.

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45
/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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Stolen
Locked
Finance
Locked
Write-off
Locked
Salvage
Locked
Imported
Locked
Exported
Locked
Scrapped
Locked
Destruction
Locked
V5C Logbook
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MOT Status

No MOT history available

No recorded MOT test history was found for this vehicle.