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P783 ARG

1997 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4011cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,797 mi
Last recorded137,797 miles
Recorded on14 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP783 ARG
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,011cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2008 137,797 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 137,797 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 May 2007 129,575 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 129,575 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2006 121,987 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 121,987 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

front power steering pipes corroded

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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P783 ARG is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,011cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P783 ARG, 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 P783 ARG registered?

P783 ARG is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P783 ARG safe to buy?

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