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P822 JCH

1997 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,676 mi
Last recorded114,676 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP822 JCH
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 114,676 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 114,676 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 112,570 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 111,248 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 111,248 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 109,728 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 100,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear brake pipes have been coated in grease

Fail 20 Oct 2010 100,301 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear brake pipes have been coated in grease

Pass 28 Feb 2009 95,633 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

general corrosion under vehicle

grease and slight corrosion to rear brake pipes across axle

slight play in track rods

Pass 26 Feb 2008 89,728 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 83,543 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 77,292 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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P822 JCH is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P822 JCH, 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 P822 JCH registered?

P822 JCH is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is P822 JCH safe to buy?

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