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P626 SPP

1997 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,240 mi
Last recorded122,240 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP626 SPP
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 122,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre scrubbed on edge

rear brake discs lightly corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2013 122,240 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear brake discs lightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre scrubbed on edge

Pass 19 Jan 2012 120,227 miles

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

both front tyres scrubbed on edge

offside rear door shut has corrosion outside seat belt prescribed area

Pass 18 Jan 2011 119,190 miles

nearside front tyre low on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre low on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2010 116,404 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 12 Jan 2010 116,404 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2009 114,016 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 111,765 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 108,974 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 106,085 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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P626 SPP is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P626 SPP, 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 P626 SPP registered?

P626 SPP is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 12 February 1997.

Is P626 SPP safe to buy?

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