MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,973 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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nearside front tyre is close to wear limit
offside dip beam is slightly high
offside overtaking mirror is cracked
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
nearside front tyre is close to wear limit
offside dip beam is slightly high
offside overtaking mirror is cracked
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.
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R230 GJL is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Purple with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R230 GJL, 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 R230 GJL registered?
R230 GJL is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 17 April 1998.
Is R230 GJL safe to buy?
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