1997 Ford Mondeo 1.8L Diesel · R116 LNN
1997 Ford Mondeo (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 154,302 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/12/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (23/06/2009)
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,302 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1753cc
R116 LNN Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2008
- 154,302 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R116 LNN Mileage History
- 29/11/2005126,322 mi
- 30/11/2005126,322 mi
- 27/11/2006137,518 mi+11,196 mi
- 20/11/2007148,709 mi+11,191 mi
- 19/11/2008154,302 mi+5,593 mi
- 20/11/2008154,302 mi
Average of roughly 9,400 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
R116 LNN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Mondeo (R116 LNN) between November 2005 and November 2008.
The record contains 4 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 November 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.
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