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P992 DAV

1997 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4011cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,812 mi
Last recorded95,812 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP992 DAV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,011cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2011 95,812 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

play in steering rack

Pass 30 Mar 2010 91,658 miles

surface corrosion to whole of underside

Fail 26 Mar 2010

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

surface corrosion to whole of underside

Pass 21 Mar 2009 86,300 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 86,294 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 81,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 14 Mar 2008 81,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 16 Mar 2007 76,409 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2007 76,327 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 69,664 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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P992 DAV 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 60%.

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 P992 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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P992 DAV is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 22 January 1997.

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