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P699 VWT

1997 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,240 mi
Last recorded68,240 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP699 VWT
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2014 68,240 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 66,118 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 65,974 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 65,950 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 65,275 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 65,197 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 62,431 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 59,400 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 57,053 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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P699 VWT is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P699 VWT, 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 P699 VWT registered?

P699 VWT is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 29 January 1997.

Is P699 VWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P699 VWT shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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