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N592 MGV

1996 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,084 mi
Last recorded9,084 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Ford Explorer104,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN592 MGV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2011 9,084 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 88,288 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 86,141 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 82,777 miles

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

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

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to armoured spring coverings

Pass 22 Mar 2007 80,293 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Mar 2007 80,293 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 77,490 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front registration plate deteriorated

Fail 28 Mar 2006 77,490 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front registration plate damaged

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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N592 MGV is a 1996 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N592 MGV, 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 N592 MGV registered?

N592 MGV is a 1996 Ford Explorer, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N592 MGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N592 MGV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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