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N2 EPS

1998 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,594 mi
Last recorded113,594 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN2 EPS
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 113,594 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 113,594 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 107,788 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 107,788 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 101,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 95,622 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 88,849 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 84,213 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 84,120 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 71,774 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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N2 EPS is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 N2 EPS, 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 N2 EPS registered?

N2 EPS is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is N2 EPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N2 EPS shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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