1998 Ford Mondeo 1.8L Petrol · S831 MBV
1998 Ford Mondeo (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1998. Recorded mileage 94,302 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/07/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/11/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 94,302 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1796cc
S831 MBV Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2010
- 94,302 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 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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S831 MBV Mileage History
- 09/05/200661,960 mi
- 19/05/200766,316 mi+4,356 mi
- 07/06/200876,334 mi+10,018 mi
- 09/06/200876,387 mi+53 mi
- 02/07/200984,847 mi+8,460 mi
- 02/07/200984,847 mi
- 20/07/201094,302 mi+9,455 mi
- 21/07/201094,302 mi
Average of roughly 7,700 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
S831 MBV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Mondeo (S831 MBV) between May 2006 and July 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
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