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P984 DAV

1997 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4011cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

102,393 mi
Last recorded102,393 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP984 DAV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,011cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 102,393 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 100,498 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 98,233 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 96,970 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 95,145 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 92,790 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 92,280 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 90,962 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 90,962 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 78,016 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 67,113 miles

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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P984 DAV is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,011cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P984 DAV, 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 P984 DAV registered?

P984 DAV is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 15 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P984 DAV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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