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N199 CAV

1996 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,484 mi
Last recorded178,484 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Ford Explorer104,696 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN199 CAV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2009 178,484 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 169,698 miles

heater control valve leaking coolant

Pass 30 Jun 2007 159,805 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 157,996 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 7 May 2006 143,623 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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N199 CAV is a 1996 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N199 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 N199 CAV registered?

N199 CAV is a 1996 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N199 CAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N199 CAV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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