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R220 WRB

1998 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

167,633 mi
Last recorded167,633 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR220 WRB
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 167,633 miles

both inner rack joints

corrosion present too underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Jan 2015 165,073 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Jan 2014 163,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

both wiper blades slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight corrosion on body mounting points

slight movement in both rear halfshafts

slight play in nearside of steering rack

spare wheel crossmember corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2013 160,722 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

end float in rear wheel bearings

power steering pipes corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2012 157,293 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 157,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 152,275 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 152,275 miles

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

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

rear suspension damper leaking

Pass 21 Dec 2009 148,047 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 133,742 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 116,014 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 98,136 miles

Oil leak

dust cover split on steering column

Fail 19 Dec 2006 98,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

dust cover split on steering column

Pass 19 Dec 2005 77,813 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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R220 WRB is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R220 WRB, 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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R220 WRB is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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