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P64 SCV

1997 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,254 mi
Last recorded59,254 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP64 SCV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2008 59,254 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

air bag lite on

engine man lite on

Pass 4 Aug 2006 44,336 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2006 44,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 13 Jun 2005 35,604 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2005 35,604 miles

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

Chassis showing signs of corrosion throughout

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear wiper blade split

coolant leaking

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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P64 SCV is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P64 SCV, 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 P64 SCV registered?

P64 SCV is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P64 SCV safe to buy?

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