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R164 EEG

1997 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,450 mi
Last recorded109,450 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR164 EEG
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 109,450 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 102,756 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 97,163 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 91,612 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 91,600 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 85,681 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 77,518 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 77,517 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 73,531 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 73,570 miles

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 68,389 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 68,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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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R164 EEG is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 95,460 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 R164 EEG, 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 29 years old, this Ford Explorer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R164 EEG is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 3 October 1997.

Is R164 EEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R164 EEG shows 12 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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