1997 Ford Mondeo 1.8L Petrol · R92 NEP
1997 Ford Mondeo (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 178,509 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/10/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/12/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,509 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1796cc
R92 NEP Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2012
- 178,509 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 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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R92 NEP Mileage History
- 30/06/200698,882 mi
- 14/11/200898,890 mi+8 mi
- 19/11/200898,890 mi
- 16/10/2009105,736 mi+6,846 mi
- 16/10/2009105,736 mi
- 24/09/2010124,142 mi+18,406 mi
- 24/09/201012,142 mi-112,000 mi
- 18/10/2011150,066 mi+137,924 mi
- 20/10/2011150,066 mi
- 22/10/2012178,509 mi+28,443 mi
- 22/10/2012178,509 mi
Average of roughly 12,611 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R92 NEP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Mondeo (R92 NEP) between June 2006 and October 2012.
The record contains 6 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Lighting (25 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)”; “Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
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