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P636 GPH

1997 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,694 mi
Last recorded76,694 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP636 GPH
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2013 76,694 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 75,880 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 74,565 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 73,292 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 69,356 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 63,260 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

low reserve travel on parking brake

slight corrosion to underbody

wipers worn

Pass 13 Nov 2006 54,259 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 54,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 47,799 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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P636 GPH is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P636 GPH, 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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P636 GPH is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P636 GPH safe to buy?

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