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P7 PKR

1998 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,954 mi
Last recorded100,954 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP7 PKR
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2010 100,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

all four tyre sidewalls starting to perish, not yet excessive

Pass 6 Aug 2009 96,159 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

all tyres cracked

Pass 1 Aug 2008 90,726 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2007 82,895 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres / small cracks on sidewalls

Pass 7 Jun 2007 82,895 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all tyres / small cracks on sidewalls

Pass 14 Jun 2006 77,836 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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P7 PKR is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 92,272 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 P7 PKR, 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 28 years old, this Ford Explorer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P7 PKR registered?

P7 PKR is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is P7 PKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P7 PKR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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