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R151 EOO

1998 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,449 mi
Last recorded139,449 miles
Recorded on6 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 EOO
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2009 139,449 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 139,449 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 136,974 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 119,415 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 119,045 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 102,427 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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R151 EOO is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R151 EOO, 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 R151 EOO registered?

R151 EOO is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R151 EOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R151 EOO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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