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ExpiredMileage
86,352 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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advise parking brake travel and just above minium lim it
advise slight end float on rear axle
advise slight rusting on all brake pipes
advisory sheet issued on first test
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
advise slight rusting on all brake pipes
advise slight travel on parking brake attension needed
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Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.
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P980 WFH is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 P980 WFH, 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 P980 WFH registered?
P980 WFH is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 January 1997.
Is P980 WFH safe to buy?
The MOT history for P980 WFH shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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