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R232 VCH

1997 Ford Explorer

Purple Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,501 mi
Last recorded73,501 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR232 VCH
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2009 73,501 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 29 Dec 2009 73,501 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 71,569 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 71,550 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 65,729 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 61,557 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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R232 VCH is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Purple 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 R232 VCH, 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 R232 VCH registered?

R232 VCH is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R232 VCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R232 VCH 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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