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R268 YWL

1998 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,735 mi
Last recorded91,735 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR268 YWL
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2013 91,735 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs slightly scored

slight movement in both rear hub areas

slight movement in nearside steering rack

Pass 19 Dec 2011 90,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn

front number plate cracked

slight movement in nearside rack

Pass 20 Oct 2010 88,303 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

slight movement in steering

Fail 7 Oct 2010 88,303 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

slight movement in steering

Pass 29 Sep 2009 86,000 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front discs slightly lipped

front number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s/f tyre inner edge

n/s/r lense cracked

Pass 27 Aug 2008 81,688 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 77,471 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 77,464 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 73,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 67,255 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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R268 YWL is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R268 YWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R268 YWL registered?

R268 YWL is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 3 March 1998.

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