1998 Ford Mondeo LX review from UK and Ireland
"You're better off going for an early Mk 3"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Failed mot due to excessively worn front brakes and cracked suspension springs. Items were replaced and passed the re-test.
Boot lock no longer works, access to the boot has to be from the back seats.
Can't unlock the car from the drivers side, but you can lock it, has to be done from the passenger side to set the alarm.
Brakes sometimes make a "moaning" noise when driving along.
There is a metallic tinging noise coming from somewhere that is really annoying.
General comments?
Bought the car last November from a relative for £150 and a 28" CRT TV due to my 416i been scrapped.
Always starts first time and has decent performance.
Has really nice steering with 15" wheels on with just the right amount of weight in it.
Cruises nicely on the motorway, although the steering wheel has started to develop a small vibration at about 70 mph probably due to the wheels.
The interior is roomy with nice big padded seats, but the plastic dashboard does creak a lot.
Probably won't put it through another mot.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 petrol Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 85000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 90500 miles |
| Previous car | Rover - Austin 400 |
| Date of Entry | 27th September, 2009 |