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P919 LJN

1996 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4011cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

88,975 mi
Last recorded88,975 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Ford Explorer104,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP919 LJN
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,011cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2010 88,975 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 88,971 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 83,568 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 83,360 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 75,715 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 65,739 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 65,737 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 55,561 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 55,111 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 46,889 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 46,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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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P919 LJN is a 1996 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,011cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 P919 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 P919 LJN registered?

P919 LJN is a 1996 Ford Explorer, first registered on 6 December 1996.

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