1997 Ford Mondeo 1.8L Petrol · R248 YVP
1997 Ford Mondeo (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 106,729 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/06/2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (23/02/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,729 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
R248 YVP Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2009
- 106,729 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 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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R248 YVP Mileage History
- 15/02/200685,115 mi
- 15/02/200685,115 mi
- 21/06/200794,617 mi+9,502 mi
- 25/06/200794,642 mi+25 mi
- 27/06/2008100,171 mi+5,529 mi
- 27/06/2008100,171 mi
- 30/06/2009106,711 mi+6,540 mi
- 01/07/2009106,729 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 6,408 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
R248 YVP 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 (R248 YVP) between February 2006 and July 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”; “rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)”.
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