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R262 BNP

1998 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,604 mi
Last recorded154,604 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR262 BNP
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 154,604 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s and o/s/f brake pipes corroded.

n/s/f lower suspension arm corroded.

n/s/f tyre scrubbing on outer edge

Fail 13 Mar 2013 154,506 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s and o/s/f brake pipes corroded.

n/s/f lower suspension arm corroded.

n/s/f tyre scrubbing on outer edge

Pass 21 Mar 2012 146,310 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front and rear suspension components and associated mountings are all showing varying degrees of surface corrosion.

n/s and o/s rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 24 Mar 2011 135,898 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

no spare wheel

Fail 23 Mar 2011 135,878 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

no spare wheel

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 16 Mar 2010 124,832 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

long travel on parking brake lever

Pass 3 Feb 2009 115,840 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 105,648 miles

engine managment light on

sill covers fitted

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 2 Oct 2006 90,040 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 90,040 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

corrosion on both front brake discs on inner faces

slight play in nearside front suspension bottom ball joint

stone chip in windscreen nearside

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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R262 BNP is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R262 BNP, 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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R262 BNP is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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