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P918 LJN

1997 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,443 mi
Last recorded111,443 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP918 LJN
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 111,443 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 111,441 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 104,507 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 104,507 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 97,218 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2008 97,218 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 92,169 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 83,290 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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P918 LJN is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P918 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 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 P918 LJN registered?

P918 LJN is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 20 April 1997.

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