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P915 LJN

1996 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4011cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

117,095 mi
Last recorded117,095 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Ford Explorer104,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP915 LJN
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,011cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 117,095 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 117,095 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 111,363 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 101,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 98,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

spare tyre deflated

Pass 2 Aug 2010 94,773 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside headlamp mounting broken but headlamp secure

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2009 90,101 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

both front brake pipes slightly corroded at join of front brake hoses - note: remainder of brake pipe not visible due to wire protection around pipes

offside front tyre low tread with bald patches on inside edge

retaining bracket broken on nearside front sidelamp

Pass 4 Aug 2008 85,100 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 81,581 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 76,545 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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P915 LJN is a 1996 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,011cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P915 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 P915 LJN registered?

P915 LJN is a 1996 Ford Explorer, first registered on 6 December 1996.

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