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P586 PNO

1997 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,860 mi
Last recorded107,860 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP586 PNO
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2008 107,860 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 107,860 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 100,898 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 93,904 miles

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

Front fog lights smashed/corroded

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 18 Jul 2005 82,114 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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P586 PNO is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P586 PNO, 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 P586 PNO registered?

P586 PNO is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 28 April 1997.

Is P586 PNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P586 PNO shows 5 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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