MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,735 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
slight movement in steering
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
Non obligatory mirror damaged
front discs slightly lipped
front number plate slightly deteriorated
n/s/f tyre inner edge
n/s/r lense cracked
Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was R268 YWL registered?
R268 YWL is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 3 March 1998.
Is R268 YWL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R268 YWL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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