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P989 NAV

1997 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,447 mi
Last recorded94,447 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP989 NAV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 94,447 miles

corroded rear panel.

little reserve left on hand brake.

Fail 31 Aug 2012 94,411 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 87,064 miles

rear chassis rail corroded

rear fuel and pipe corroded

rear member corroded-tow bar area

rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Aug 2010 83,346 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 79,750 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

underside of vehicle & ancillarys generally rusty(off road use)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 79,750 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

underside of vehicle & ancillarys generally rusty(off road use)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 75,974 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 75,974 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

mil light on

Pass 12 Nov 2007 71,016 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 67,337 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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P989 NAV is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P989 NAV, 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 P989 NAV registered?

P989 NAV is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 10 June 1997.

Is P989 NAV safe to buy?

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