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P606 XWV

1997 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,451 mi
Last recorded145,451 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP606 XWV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2011 145,451 miles

REAR CHASSIS RUSTING. BRAKEPIPES RUSTING

Pass 20 May 2010 136,502 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES. REAR CHASSIS RUSTING. FRONT NUMBERPLATE NEEDS CHANGING SOON

Pass 28 May 2009 126,047 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 126,038 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2008 114,028 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 114,019 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2007 100,758 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 90,283 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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P606 XWV is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P606 XWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P606 XWV registered?

P606 XWV is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 14 May 1997.

Is P606 XWV safe to buy?

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