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P686 PDX

1997 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

109,284 mi
Last recorded109,284 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP686 PDX
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2008 109,284 miles

rear tyres on limit/poor

rear axle/spring plates corroding

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

brake pipes corroding/some JUST OK

exhaust in poor condition

front roll bar links/mounts worn

Fail 7 Mar 2008 109,284 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

brake pipes corroding/some JUST OK

exhaust in poor condition

front roll bar links/mounts worn

rear axle/spring plates corroding

rear tyres on limit/poor

Pass 16 Mar 2007 100,593 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 90,834 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 90,834 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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P686 PDX is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Green 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 P686 PDX, 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 P686 PDX registered?

P686 PDX is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 21 January 1997.

Is P686 PDX safe to buy?

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