1997 Ford Mondeo 1.8L Petrol · R138 VLR
1997 Ford Mondeo (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 72,793 miles. MOT expired on 11 Sept 2008.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Sept 2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (04 Mar 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,793 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R138 VLR Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2007
- 72,793 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R138 VLR Mileage History
- 31/07/200667,360 mi
- 04/09/200772,642 mi+5,282 mi
- 12/09/200772,793 mi+151 mi
Average of roughly 4,864 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R138 VLR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Mondeo (R138 VLR) between July 2006 and September 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 September 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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)”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
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