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P332 RTW

1997 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

84,905 mi
Last recorded84,905 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP332 RTW
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 84,905 miles

Covers over the sills

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Slight brake drag front and rear

Pass 12 Mar 2018 84,901 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 84,868 miles

Covers over the sills

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Slight brake drag off side front and rear

Pass 21 Mar 2016 84,866 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 84,864 miles

oil leak from front axle

Fail 4 Mar 2015 84,864 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

oil leak from front axle

Pass 17 Feb 2014 84,149 miles

Corrosion on power steering pipes

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 78,982 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Slight brake drag off side front

lower steering column gaiter missing

Pass 16 Mar 2012 78,810 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 74,108 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 73,113 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 73,113 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 71,875 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 70,136 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 67,156 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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P332 RTW is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 P332 RTW, 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 P332 RTW registered?

P332 RTW is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 12 June 1997.

Is P332 RTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P332 RTW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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