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R117 LWY

1998 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

90,040 mi
Last recorded90,040 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 LWY
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2011 90,040 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Oil leak

adv light corrosion on fuel tank

adv light corrosion on tow bar

Pass 10 Jun 2010 87,831 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 87,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

adv light corrosion on chassis

advise oil leak from engine

Pass 9 Apr 2010 86,363 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 86,363 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 85,886 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

eml on

Pass 15 May 2008 85,408 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 85,408 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 May 2007 83,797 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 81,255 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 81,253 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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R117 LWY is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R117 LWY, 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 R117 LWY registered?

R117 LWY is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 January 1998.

Is R117 LWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R117 LWY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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