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P518 LJB

1996 Ford Explorer

Grey Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,501 mi
Last recorded75,501 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Ford Explorer104,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP518 LJB
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 75,501 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 75,248 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 75,197 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 75,146 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 75,146 miles

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

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 75,071 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 74,489 miles

Exhaust blowing

Pass 8 Apr 2011 73,826 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 70,806 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 68,409 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 68,362 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 68,361 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 67,647 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 60,557 miles

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 1 Feb 2006 60,449 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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P518 LJB is a 1996 Ford Explorer in Grey with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 104,696 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 P518 LJB, 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 30 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 P518 LJB registered?

P518 LJB is a 1996 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P518 LJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P518 LJB shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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