MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,185 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front and rear brake pipes have slight surface corrosion.fronts have coiled wire protection,unable to access corrosion underneath.
corrosion starting off-side front brake pipe cover spring (cannot see pipe under spring)
end float off and near-side rear hubs
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.
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R215 VYC is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R215 VYC, 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 R215 VYC registered?
R215 VYC is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 2 January 1998.
Is R215 VYC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R215 VYC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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