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R165 EOO

1998 Ford Explorer

Green Lpg 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,216 mi
Last recorded129,216 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 EOO
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2013 129,216 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 129,216 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 123,926 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 118,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 112,413 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s n/s tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Aug 2009 102,694 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 96,542 miles

low reserve travel on parking brake

Fail 3 Sep 2008 96,542 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

low reserve travel on parking brake

Pass 5 Jul 2007 89,992 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 82,890 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 79,879 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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R165 EOO is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R165 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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R165 EOO is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 20 January 1998.

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