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H516 KAV

1991 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

28,611 mi
Last recorded28,611 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2006
Typical for 1991 Ford Explorer64,263 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH516 KAV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2006 28,611 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 7 Mar 2006 28,611 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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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H516 KAV is a 1991 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H516 KAV, 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 H516 KAV registered?

H516 KAV is a 1991 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H516 KAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H516 KAV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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