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P768 NTU

1997 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

38,410 mi
Last recorded38,410 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP768 NTU
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 38,410 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 38,400 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2015 37,871 miles

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion extensivly

Fail 11 Feb 2014 37,626 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

small oil leak

under vehicle very corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2014 37,626 miles

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

small oil leak

under vehicle very corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2013 37,192 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 37,192 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 36,685 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 36,134 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 36,116 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 35,519 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 35,519 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 34,741 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 34,711 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 33,280 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 31,245 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 28,331 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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P768 NTU is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P768 NTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P768 NTU registered?

P768 NTU is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 9 January 1997.

Is P768 NTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P768 NTU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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