1998 Ford Mercury 4.6L Petrol · R76 JTW
1998 Ford Mercury (4.6L, petrol). First registered 18 Nov 1998. Recorded mileage 39,845 miles. MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD MERCURY
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,845 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 4.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R76 JTW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 39,845 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R76 JTW Mileage History
- 05/03/202237,107 mi
- 24/02/202337,312 mi+205 mi
- 24/02/202437,526 mi+214 mi
- 26/03/202537,960 mi+434 mi
- 28/04/202639,845 mi+1,885 mi
Average of roughly 660 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R76 JTW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Mercury (R76 JTW) between March 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 16 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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.
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