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R197 HGG

1998 Ford Explorer

White Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

131,264 mi
Last recorded131,264 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR197 HGG
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 131,264 miles

All suspension bush's worn/cracking

General under body corrosion

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 6 May 2015 130,867 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 130,842 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

N/s wiper smearing.

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Apr 2014 125,283 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 119,550 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 119,550 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 113,071 miles

steering knuckle gaiter split

Oil leak

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 113,031 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

fuel breather hose corroded

steering knuckle gaiter split

Pass 30 Mar 2011 105,299 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 105,299 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Chassis corroded.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

O/s/r tyre cracked.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak on diff.

Slight brake bind o/s/f.

Slight play in track rod ends.

Pass 30 Mar 2010 97,848 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 97,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Exhaust brackets corroded.

Headlamp switch loose.

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

Slight corrosion on rear brake discs.

Slight play in both front track rod ends.

Small cut in brake pedal rubber.

Wipers noisy.

Pass 31 Mar 2009 91,259 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 91,259 miles

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

Brake pipes corroded.

Mist on o/s/r back plate

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mount broken but system still secure.

Slight play in o/s/r bearing.

Pass 3 Apr 2008 84,281 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear spring mounting bushes slightly worn

Fail 25 Mar 2008 84,206 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear spring mounting bushes slightly worn

Pass 28 Mar 2007 77,828 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 77,828 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 71,006 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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R197 HGG is a 1998 Ford Explorer in White with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R197 HGG, 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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R197 HGG is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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