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P10 MCH

1998 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,706 mi
Last recorded127,706 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP10 MCH
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 127,706 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres perishing

Pass 16 Jul 2015 121,955 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 121,942 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 120,590 miles

Centre exhaust mount detached(corrosion)

Corrosion to all brake pipes

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2014 120,532 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Centre exhaust mount detached(corrosion)

Corrosion to all brake pipes

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 May 2013 117,441 miles

Both front suspension lower swivel joints have significant play in them.

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 112,202 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

abs light is dim

battery insecure

centre exhaust mount broken

Fail 14 May 2012 112,167 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

abs light is dim

battery insecure

centre exhaust mount broken

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2011 97,813 miles

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

exhaust middle to rear box corroded and bracket weak

Fail 14 Apr 2011 97,813 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust middle to rear box corroded and bracket weak

Pass 28 Apr 2010 81,747 miles

brake pads 3mm nsf tyre 2mm tyres low brake disc worn rear exhaust bracket

Pass 26 Sep 2008 80,003 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres small cracks in walls

Pass 14 Sep 2007 76,386 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 74,259 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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P10 MCH is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P10 MCH, 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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P10 MCH is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 5 February 1998.

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