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P986 GRR

1997 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,638 mi
Last recorded133,638 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP986 GRR
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 133,638 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint on limit (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 127,710 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 116,481 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 102,263 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 102,263 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 96,741 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 70,694 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 82,534 miles

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

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

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

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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P986 GRR is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P986 GRR, 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 P986 GRR registered?

P986 GRR is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P986 GRR safe to buy?

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