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R259 MTL

1998 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,842 mi
Last recorded89,842 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR259 MTL
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2013 89,842 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2013 89,842 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 72,895 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 62,621 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 61,845 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 61,845 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 60,927 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 60,927 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 60,083 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 59,269 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 53,233 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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R259 MTL 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 72.7%.

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 R259 MTL, 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 R259 MTL registered?

R259 MTL is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R259 MTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R259 MTL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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