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R279 AWE

1998 Ford Explorer

Purple Lpg 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

163,917 mi
Last recorded163,917 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR279 AWE
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 163,917 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 163,916 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 149,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 138,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 138,665 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 128,588 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 116,180 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 105,787 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 85,179 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2017 85,101 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 63,637 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2016 63,637 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 44,122 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 29,053 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 29,022 miles

PLEASE BE AWARE THAT ALL TYRES FITTED TO THIS VEHICLE ARE NOW OVER 11 YEARS OLD.

Pass 14 May 2012 28,978 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 28,871 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 28,761 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 28,727 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 28,284 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 27,597 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 26,783 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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R279 AWE is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Purple with a 4,008cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R279 AWE, 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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R279 AWE is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 5 May 1998.

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