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P291 HAS

1997 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,055 mi
Last recorded80,055 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP291 HAS
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 80,055 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 78,465 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 77,194 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 75,767 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 74,738 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 72,471 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 68,719 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 61,210 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 61,208 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 60,069 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 60,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 59,324 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 55,333 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Mar 2006 55,333 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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P291 HAS is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1997 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 95,460 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 P291 HAS, 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 29 years old, this Ford Explorer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P291 HAS registered?

P291 HAS is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P291 HAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P291 HAS shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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