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R286 GHK

1997 Ford Explorer

White Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,824 mi
Last recorded136,824 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR286 GHK
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 4 Jan 2012 136,824 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 134,712 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 131,671 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 127,760 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 124,603 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight play nearside inner rack joint.

little reserve travel on handbrake lever.

Pass 29 Jul 2006 114,944 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)

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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R286 GHK is a 1997 Ford Explorer in White with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 95,460 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 R286 GHK, 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 29 years old, this Ford Explorer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R286 GHK registered?

R286 GHK is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R286 GHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R286 GHK shows 6 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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