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P96 VTX

1997 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4011cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,627 mi
Last recorded74,627 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP96 VTX
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,011cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 74,627 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 72,835 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 71,940 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 71,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 71,360 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 68,509 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 66,220 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 62,590 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 58,220 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 58,220 miles

Offside coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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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P96 VTX is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,011cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P96 VTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P96 VTX registered?

P96 VTX is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P96 VTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P96 VTX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P96 VTX have outstanding finance?

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