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R231 SRS

1997 Ford Explorer

Grey Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,577 mi
Last recorded83,577 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR231 SRS
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2008 83,577 miles

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

both sills coverd

Fail 13 Aug 2008 83,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

both sills coverd

Pass 26 Sep 2007 82,017 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2006 77,945 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 77,926 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 74,874 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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R231 SRS is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Grey with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 95,460 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 R231 SRS, 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 29 years old, this Ford Explorer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R231 SRS registered?

R231 SRS is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R231 SRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R231 SRS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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