1998 Ford Mondeo 1.8L Diesel · R783 CBU
1998 Ford Mondeo (1.8L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1998. Recorded mileage 151,947 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- FORD MONDEO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/11/2007
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/04/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,947 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1753cc
R783 CBU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/11/2006
- 151,947 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 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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R783 CBU Mileage History
- 16/02/2006141,085 mi
- 17/02/2006141,088 mi+3 mi
- 29/11/2006151,903 mi+10,815 mi
- 30/11/2006151,947 mi+44 mi
Average of roughly 13,825 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R783 CBU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Ford Mondeo (R783 CBU) between February 2006 and November 2006.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 November 2006 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (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 Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)”; “Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)”.
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