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P616 ERD

1997 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4011cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,394 mi
Last recorded135,394 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP616 ERD
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,011cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2009 135,394 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 131,691 miles

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

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

nearside front fog lamp lens broken

Fail 30 Apr 2008 131,687 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside front fog lamp lens broken

Pass 30 Dec 2006 129,551 miles

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

front chassis to body mounts area corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2006 119,285 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 119,096 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P616 ERD is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,011cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P616 ERD, 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 P616 ERD registered?

P616 ERD is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P616 ERD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P616 ERD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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