1997 Ford Mondeo 2.5L Petrol · 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
- 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: 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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P198 RBK Mileage History
- 07/11/200562,437 mi
- 07/11/200562,437 mi
- 08/11/200666,185 mi+3,748 mi
- 08/11/200666,185 mi
- 17/11/200770,990 mi+4,805 mi
- 01/12/200875,780 mi+4,790 mi
- 01/12/200875,780 mi
- 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
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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