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R280 TLN

1998 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,975 mi
Last recorded66,975 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR280 TLN
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 20 Jul 2009 66,975 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 63,226 miles

slight lift in offside bottom ball joint

Pass 31 Jul 2007 57,679 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 52,189 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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R280 TLN is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R280 TLN, 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 R280 TLN registered?

R280 TLN is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R280 TLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R280 TLN shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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