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P670 NRK

1997 Ford Explorer

Grey Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,298 mi
Last recorded125,298 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP670 NRK
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2009 125,298 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 119,406 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 119,384 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 May 2007 115,911 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 105,822 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 105,822 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2005 92,872 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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P670 NRK is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Grey with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P670 NRK, 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 P670 NRK registered?

P670 NRK is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 19 March 1997.

Is P670 NRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P670 NRK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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