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P809 RJN

1997 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,378 mi
Last recorded58,378 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP809 RJN
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2010 58,378 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 58,378 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 56,922 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 56,890 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

play in steering rack. rearbrake pipe rusty. brake servo damp no leaks found

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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P809 RJN is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P809 RJN, 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 P809 RJN registered?

P809 RJN is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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