Official DVLA Record

1997 Ford Mondeo 2.5L Petrol · P198 RBK

P198 RBK

1997 Ford Mondeo (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1997. Recorded mileage 79,037 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
FORD MONDEO
Year / Origin
1997 · Preston
MOT Status
Valid until 30/11/2010
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/06/2010)
Recorded Mileage
79,037 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 30/11/2010
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/06/2010
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1997
Engine
2544cc

P198 RBK Key Findings

  • 8 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2009
  • 79,037 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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P198 RBK Mileage History

  1. 07/11/200562,437 mi
  2. 07/11/200562,437 mi
  3. 08/11/200666,185 mi+3,748 mi
  4. 08/11/200666,185 mi
  5. 17/11/200770,990 mi+4,805 mi
  6. 01/12/200875,780 mi+4,790 mi
  7. 01/12/200875,780 mi
  8. 28/11/200979,037 mi+3,257 mi

Average of roughly 4,090 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.

P198 RBK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Sept 2026, 10:41
MOT Analysis

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 1997 Ford Mondeo (P198 RBK) between November 2005 and November 2009.

The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 28 November 2009 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: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 5 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 Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”; “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”.

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