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P918 YEU

1997 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

141,402 mi
Last recorded141,402 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2007 141,402 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

front and rear metal brake pipes rusty

front brake discs worn thin

fuel component mounting above spare wheel excessivly corroded

offside front brakes slightly binding

power steering and auto box cooling pipes rusty

rear exhuast section rusty

underside of vehicle rusty in many places

Pass 19 Jun 2006 134,192 miles

both front brake discs worn thin

both front metal brake pipes rusty

nearside and offside front floor to body mounting areas heavily corroded

play in nearside front bottom ball joint

rear seat mountimgs worn

surface carrosion in many places

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 YEU is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 P918 YEU, 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 YEU registered?

P918 YEU is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 19 July 1997.

Is P918 YEU safe to buy?

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