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R121 EVX

1998 Ford Explorer

Purple Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,833 mi
Last recorded82,833 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 EVX
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2011 82,833 miles

Rear brakes + handbrake poor.

Fail 22 Feb 2011 82,833 miles

Rear brakes + handbrake poor.

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 78,456 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 78,307 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 74,338 miles

Bracket for spare wheel badly corroded,& wheel slightly insecure

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 70,047 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 64,551 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 58,938 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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R121 EVX is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Purple 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 R121 EVX, 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 R121 EVX registered?

R121 EVX is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 21 January 1998.

Is R121 EVX safe to buy?

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