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P760 PLW

1997 Ford Explorer

Grey Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,875 mi
Last recorded98,875 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP760 PLW
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2010 98,875 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

High level stop light not working

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Servo showing signs of dampness

nearside and offside rear lamps slightly differ in design

Fail 6 Apr 2010

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

High level stop light not working

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Servo showing signs of dampness

nearside and offside rear lamps slightly differ in design

Pass 26 Mar 2009 91,814 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 89,799 miles

Rear brake discs scored

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 88,000 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 87,956 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 85,963 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P760 PLW is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Grey with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P760 PLW, 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 P760 PLW registered?

P760 PLW is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 18 June 1997.

Is P760 PLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P760 PLW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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