1997 Ford Mondeo 1.8L Diesel · R378 NNP
1997 Ford Mondeo (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 145,396 miles. MOT expired on 08 Nov 2007.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Nov 2007
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Dec 2007)
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,396 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R378 NNP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2006
- 145,396 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R378 NNP Mileage History
- 17/10/2005137,242 mi
- 20/10/2005137,319 mi+77 mi
- 28/10/2006145,396 mi+8,077 mi
Average of roughly 7,925 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R378 NNP 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 (R378 NNP) between October 2005 and October 2006.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 October 2006 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: Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (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: “Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)”; “Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)”; “Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)”.
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