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R115 XWJ

1998 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,969 mi
Last recorded186,969 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR115 XWJ
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 186,969 miles

Both rear brake discs pitted.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 186,957 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake discs pitted.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 186,200 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 184,693 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 182,621 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 179,680 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 175,300 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 175,259 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Rear 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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R115 XWJ is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R115 XWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R115 XWJ registered?

R115 XWJ is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R115 XWJ safe to buy?

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