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R244 SLC

1998 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,113 mi
Last recorded104,113 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR244 SLC
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 104,113 miles

All underside componants rusty, particully rear brake lines and exhaust system

Both off side tyres have inner and outer edge wear, front of which is cracking

Brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

Front brake discs slightly worn, pads half worn

Oil leak

Rear shock absorber lower mounts have slight play

Steering UJ boot split

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 104,113 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All underside componants rusty, particully rear brake lines and exhaust system

Both off side tyres have inner and outer edge wear, front of which is cracking

Brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

Front brake discs slightly worn, pads half worn

Oil leak

Rear shock absorber lower mounts have slight play

Steering UJ boot split

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 104,105 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 99,450 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn

Brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

Front metal brake pipes corrodeing

Off side front tyre starting to crack

Oil leak

Steering collomb UJ boot split

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Unable to open near side rear door

Pass 3 Feb 2010 93,435 miles

All tyres apart from the near side front starting to crack

Brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake pads 75% worn

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 87,306 miles

Brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

Near side front tyre has inner and outer edge ware

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar links have slight play

Steering colomb UJ boot split

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Feb 2009 87,306 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

Near side front tyre has inner and outer edge ware

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar links have slight play

Steering colomb UJ boot split

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 81,180 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

near side front tyre has inner shoulder wear

Pass 12 Feb 2007 75,476 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 70,966 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 70,966 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

steering universal joint gaitor split

windscreen scratched in zone "a" but not so as to affect drivers view to front seriously

wipers poor condition

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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R244 SLC is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R244 SLC, 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 R244 SLC registered?

R244 SLC is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 12 May 1998.

Is R244 SLC safe to buy?

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