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P310 RVW

1997 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,955 mi
Last recorded143,955 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP310 RVW
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 143,955 miles

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

general corrosion underside of vehicle

osr tyre wearing on inside edge

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2010 139,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 134,522 miles

oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2009 134,518 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2008 134,475 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

air con noisy

all brake discs lightly coated with rust

possible oil leak at steering rack

underside of vehicle is very rusty

Pass 25 Oct 2007 132,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust secured with wire,is secure

Pass 1 Nov 2006 124,406 miles

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

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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P310 RVW is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P310 RVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P310 RVW registered?

P310 RVW is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 21 May 1997.

Is P310 RVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P310 RVW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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