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H279 DHG

1991 Ford Explorer

Silver Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,214 mi
Last recorded85,214 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 1991 Ford Explorer64,263 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH279 DHG
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 85,214 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 84,358 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 84,277 miles

Rear exhaust mounts missing

Fail 30 Dec 2015 84,272 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 81,062 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 80,435 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 77,697 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 77,691 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 72,258 miles

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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H279 DHG is a 1991 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1991 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 64,263 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 H279 DHG, 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 35 years old, this Ford Explorer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H279 DHG registered?

H279 DHG is a 1991 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H279 DHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H279 DHG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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