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ONL 40

1998 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

79,628 mi
Last recorded79,628 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationONL 40
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2008 79,628 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 79,528 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s-o/s-play-in-hubs-rear

Pass 11 Apr 2007 73,441 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 73,441 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 66,842 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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ONL 40 is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ONL 40, 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 ONL 40 registered?

ONL 40 is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 9 November 1998.

Is ONL 40 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ONL 40 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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