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P94 LAR

1997 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,562 mi
Last recorded93,562 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP94 LAR
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 93,562 miles

Exhaust hangers broken/corroded but system still supported.

Exhaust slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Suspension components corroded.

Under body corrosion.

Pass 12 Nov 2015 92,379 miles

middle exhaust hanger broken.

Pass 13 Oct 2014 92,150 miles

Plastic oversills fitted not able to check outer sills

Fail 7 Oct 2014 92,141 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Plastic oversills fitted not able to check outer sills

Pass 14 Sep 2013 90,402 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

slight play at all suspension and steering joints

underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2012 85,536 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 85,528 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

all other prescribe areas corroded but not excessive

platsic over sills fitted

under body rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2011 83,720 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all prescribe areas corroded but not considered excessive

all suspension bushes perishing

Fail 16 Sep 2011 83,720 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all prescribe areas corroded but not considered excessive

all suspension bushes perishing

Pass 11 Sep 2010 82,508 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 81,673 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 81,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 80,233 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 80,017 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 79,641 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2006 79,641 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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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P94 LAR is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P94 LAR, 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 P94 LAR registered?

P94 LAR is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 11 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P94 LAR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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