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J689 WEW

1992 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,492 mi
Last recorded69,492 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2006
Typical for 1992 Ford Explorer69,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ689 WEW
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2006 69,492 miles

Advise O/S/F seat belt twisted but ok at the time of test

Advise centre brake light out

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering box slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2006 69,492 miles

Advise O/S/F seat belt twisted but ok at the time of test

Advise centre brake light out

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering box slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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J689 WEW 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 50%.

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 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 J689 WEW, 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 J689 WEW registered?

J689 WEW is a 1992 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J689 WEW safe to buy?

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