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P845 NTU

1997 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,435 mi
Last recorded83,435 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP845 NTU
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2009 83,435 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 83,433 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

brake servo damp with brake fluid

engine management light on during test

front number plate cracked on its mountings

front to rear metal brake pipe heavily corroded

off side front tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear metal brake pipe across axle heavily corroded

slight oil leak from front diff

slight surface corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 28 May 2008 77,784 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 74,200 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 74,200 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 68,782 miles

all four tyres wearing low on edges

all metal brake pipes starting to corrode

slight oil leak from engine and front diff

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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P845 NTU is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P845 NTU, 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 P845 NTU registered?

P845 NTU is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 19 February 1997.

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