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P839 LJN

1996 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4011cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

86,699 mi
Last recorded86,699 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Ford Explorer104,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP839 LJN
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,011cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 86,699 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear - front (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre wearing on edge

Pass 17 May 2017 84,848 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear - front (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre wearing on edge

Pass 3 Jun 2016 83,828 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on edg

Pass 9 Jun 2015 82,961 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 82,961 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 81,481 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 80,684 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear brake discs scored

Nearside rear tyre near limit

Play in steering

Sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2012 800,656 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted to near side rear seat belt.

steering column gaiter split.

Fail 11 Jun 2012 800,656 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted to near side rear seat belt.

steering column gaiter split.

Pass 23 May 2011 78,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted to near side rear seat belt.

outer sill covers fitted.

steering column gaiter split.

Pass 19 May 2010 76,620 miles

outer sill covers fitted.

Fail 17 May 2010 76,606 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 May 2009 75,333 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 75,333 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 74,030 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 72,514 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 70,539 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 70,537 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P839 LJN is a 1996 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,011cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1996 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 104,696 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 P839 LJN, 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 30 years old, this Ford Explorer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P839 LJN registered?

P839 LJN is a 1996 Ford Explorer, first registered on 21 November 1996.

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