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P857 RHK

1997 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,039 mi
Last recorded50,039 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP857 RHK
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2024 50,039 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 49,872 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 49,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 49,320 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 49,144 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 48,831 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 48,819 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 48,722 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 48,593 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 47,322 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 46,539 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 46,329 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 45,295 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 43,391 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 42,163 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 39,681 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 38,309 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 37,300 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 34,837 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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P857 RHK is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P857 RHK, 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 P857 RHK registered?

P857 RHK is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 7 May 1997.

Is P857 RHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P857 RHK shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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