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P6 MBR

1996 Ford Explorer

Green Lpg 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,772 mi
Last recorded128,772 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 Ford Explorer104,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP6 MBR
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2007 128,772 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 116,845 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 116,845 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2005 101,278 miles
Fail 31 May 2005 101,278 miles

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

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

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

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

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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P6 MBR is a 1996 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 104,696 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 P6 MBR, 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 30 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 P6 MBR registered?

P6 MBR is a 1996 Ford Explorer, first registered on 6 December 1996.

Is P6 MBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P6 MBR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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