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P591 PNO

1997 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,253 mi
Last recorded113,253 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP591 PNO
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2008 113,253 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

indicators flashing quick but within limit

osr brake disc not polished on inner face

Pass 5 Jul 2007 109,706 miles

front and rear brake pipes corroding

rear discs not polished on inner and outer edges

unable to see brake pad thickness

Pass 9 Mar 2006 106,799 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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P591 PNO is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P591 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 P591 PNO registered?

P591 PNO is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 8 May 1997.

Is P591 PNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P591 PNO shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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