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R192 GCA

1998 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

181,031 mi
Last recorded181,031 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR192 GCA
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2010 181,031 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 177,387 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

advise all brake pipes covered by wire reinforcement + slightly corroded

advise n/s/r tyre

advise rear fuel pipes corroded + filter bracket corroded

Pass 14 May 2008 171,978 miles

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

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

advise spring saddle lightly corroded

Fail 7 May 2008 171,978 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 165,213 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 146,207 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 146,207 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R192 GCA is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Blue 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 R192 GCA, 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 R192 GCA registered?

R192 GCA is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 2 March 1998.

Is R192 GCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R192 GCA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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