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N164 CAV

1996 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,528 mi
Last recorded160,528 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2005
Typical for 1996 Ford Explorer104,696 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN164 CAV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2005 160,528 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 160,396 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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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N164 CAV is a 1996 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 104,696 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 N164 CAV, 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 30 years old, this Ford Explorer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N164 CAV registered?

N164 CAV is a 1996 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N164 CAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N164 CAV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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