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P680 NWE

1997 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

65,187 mi
Last recorded65,187 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP680 NWE
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 65,187 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 65,088 miles

advice end float in both rear half shafts recomend investigation

exstensive under body surface corrosion front to rear

Fail 24 Sep 2016 65,082 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

exstensive under body surface corrosion front to rear

Fail 23 Jul 2016 65,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

exstensive underbody surface corrosion chassie

Pass 1 Mar 2010 61,016 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 51,301 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2009 51,301 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 50,634 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 50,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 45,874 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 40,952 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 40,952 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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P680 NWE is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P680 NWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P680 NWE registered?

P680 NWE is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 12 May 1997.

Is P680 NWE safe to buy?

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