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J790 WAV

1992 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,935 mi
Last recorded32,935 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2007
Typical for 1992 Ford Explorer69,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ790 WAV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2007 32,935 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 32,933 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 29,622 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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J790 WAV is a 1992 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J790 WAV, 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 J790 WAV registered?

J790 WAV is a 1992 Ford Explorer, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J790 WAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J790 WAV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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