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J508 RDV

1992 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,058 mi
Last recorded54,058 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2006
Typical for 1992 Ford Explorer69,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ508 RDV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2006 54,058 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust catalyst noisy/rattles.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pump noisy.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 52,827 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight noise from power steering pump. Very slight bind O/S/R brake

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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J508 RDV is a 1992 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1992 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 69,492 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 J508 RDV, 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 34 years old, this Ford Explorer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J508 RDV registered?

J508 RDV is a 1992 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is J508 RDV safe to buy?

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