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B19 RLP

1998 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,579 mi
Last recorded97,579 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 RLP
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 97,579 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 92,687 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nsr hub seal leaking

under side of vechile very rusty

Pass 23 Aug 2013 87,743 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear underside componants coverd in rust

Fail 22 Aug 2013 87,740 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

nsr brake plate damp

wheel center caps fitted

front and rear underside componants coverd in rust

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

center hangers broken

Pass 6 Jun 2012 82,190 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 76,644 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 69,894 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 61,888 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 61,888 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 45,821 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 45,820 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 42,369 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 42,369 miles

Nearside Front Upper Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?

Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
4,557
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
7,490
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,568
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,403
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 2,515
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,513
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,251
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B19 RLP is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1998 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 92,272 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Explorer fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,568 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B19 RLP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Explorer typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Explorer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B19 RLP registered?

B19 RLP is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 August 1998.

Is B19 RLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B19 RLP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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