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P383 SBM

1997 Ford Explorer

White Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,605 mi
Last recorded87,605 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP383 SBM
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 87,605 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes above fuel tank

brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

sill covers fitted

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2013 87,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

brake pipes above fuel tank

brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2012 83,429 miles

brake pipes above fuel tank

brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2012 83,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

brake pipes above fuel tank

brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

front tyre worn on inside edges

rear tyres deteriorated

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2011 80,097 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 76,349 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 76,349 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

e.m.l on

Pass 28 Jul 2008 68,717 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 62,807 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 62,807 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

OFFSIDE MIRROR DAMAGED

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

SIGNIFICANT END FLOAT IN REAR HALF SHAFTS

Pass 29 Aug 2006 54,557 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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P383 SBM is a 1997 Ford Explorer in White with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 P383 SBM, 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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P383 SBM is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 25 March 1997.

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