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R102 NWO

1998 Ford Explorer

Purple Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,204 mi
Last recorded132,204 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 NWO
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 132,204 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 132,204 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all rears (3.5.1g)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 125,477 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre badly cracking

Pass 10 Feb 2015 122,793 miles

all four tyres cracking in treads

Fail 28 Aug 2014 122,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all tyres cracking in treads

Pass 4 Sep 2013 117,044 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 117,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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R102 NWO is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Purple with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 92,272 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 R102 NWO, 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 28 years old, this Ford Explorer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R102 NWO registered?

R102 NWO is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is R102 NWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R102 NWO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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