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R162 EOO

1998 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,219 mi
Last recorded126,219 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR162 EOO
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2010 126,219 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 126,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 120,776 miles

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

front and rear wiper poor condition

Pass 23 Jul 2008 116,562 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2008 116,524 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 112,517 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 105,747 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

o/s and n/s front flexy shrouds are corroded

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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R162 EOO is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R162 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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R162 EOO is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R162 EOO safe to buy?

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