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J996 FVG

1992 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 3996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,208 mi
Last recorded47,208 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2007
Typical for 1992 Ford Explorer69,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ996 FVG
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,996cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2007 47,208 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 42,375 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2006 42,367 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

both front flexi hose ferrules rusty

both rear spring front mounts rusty

centre stop lamp 1 bulb inop. both rear indicators fading

drop arm ball joint free play

o/s/f suspension arm rusty at shock mount

pas pipes to steering box rusty

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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J996 FVG is a 1992 Ford Explorer in Green with a 3,996cc 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 J996 FVG, 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 J996 FVG registered?

J996 FVG is a 1992 Ford Explorer, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J996 FVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for J996 FVG 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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