Should I check the MOT history before buying a 1998 Ford Mondeo Verona Td?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 1998 Ford Mondeo Verona Td?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 1998 Ford Mondeo Verona Td?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 1998 Ford Mondeo Verona Td?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Ford Mondeo Verona Td (1998)

131 real MOT outcomes analysed

1998 Ford Mondeo Verona Td

CarHunch is tracking 131 1998 Ford Mondeo Verona Td vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.

This 1998 Ford Mondeo Verona TD diesel is a complete non-starter: zero vehicles in our dataset of 131 passed their MOT, compared to the UK average of 80%, and not a single one avoided at least one failure. These cars are 26 years old and universally unreliable by modern standards.

With a median CarHunch score of just 50 and zero first-time passes across the entire diesel cohort, you should avoid this model entirely unless you have specialist mechanical expertise and patience for constant repairs. If you're looking at a 1998 Mondeo, consider a petrol variant or move to a younger model year.

MOT statistics not available

We have 131 1998 Ford Mondeo Verona Td vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.

What to check before buying a 1998 Ford Mondeo Verona Td

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (99%)	130	0%	0
Petrol (1%)	1	0%	0

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