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L7 ALW

1998 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

86,432 mi
Last recorded86,432 miles
Recorded on25 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 ALW
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2013 86,432 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 May 2012 80,332 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 80,332 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 80,305 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 75,957 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 75,957 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2010 73,817 miles

nearside mirror glass missing

Fail 29 Apr 2010 73,792 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 27 Apr 2009 70,311 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 59,879 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Oct 2006 41,246 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 41,541 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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L7 ALW is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1998 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 92,272 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 L7 ALW, 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 28 years old, this Ford Explorer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L7 ALW registered?

L7 ALW is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is L7 ALW safe to buy?

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