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R102 RHN

1998 Ford Explorer

Green Lpg 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

148,638 mi
Last recorded148,638 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 RHN
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 148,638 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 148,624 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 146,997 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

engine malfunction light on

noise from engine possible timing chain advise further investigation

Pass 16 Sep 2014 144,314 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 14,045 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

fuel pipe's slightly crroded

power steering pipe's slightly crroded

Pass 18 Jul 2012 133,497 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 123,852 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 119,950 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 113,634 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 104,287 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 96,231 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 87,644 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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R102 RHN is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 R102 RHN, 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 RHN registered?

R102 RHN is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R102 RHN safe to buy?

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