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P748 JNU

1997 Ford Explorer

Blue Lpg 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,958 mi
Last recorded82,958 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP748 JNU
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2011 82,958 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

o/s inner sill corroded

rear valance corrdoed

Fail 2 Dec 2011 82,955 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear valance corrdoed

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

o/s inner sill corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2010 76,481 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 72,218 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 65,248 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

all suspension components weak and surface rusted

front shock absorbers mounts weak

handbrake outer cable worn

rear leaf spring mounts weak

Fail 1 Dec 2008 65,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

all suspension components weak and surface rusted

front shock absorbers mounts weak

handbrake outer cable worn

rear leaf spring mounts weak

Pass 1 Dec 2007 59,170 miles

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

chassis rusty in places

power steering pipes rusty

Pass 25 Nov 2006 52,068 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all brake pipes rusty

all suspension units very rusty

chassis rusty

front x member rusty

power steering pipes rusty

rea\r x member rusty

wet conditions

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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P748 JNU is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P748 JNU, 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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P748 JNU is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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