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R310 DPU

1997 Ford Explorer

Purple Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,196 mi
Last recorded129,196 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR310 DPU
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2011 129,196 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2010 121,507 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 111,694 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 111,694 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 102,972 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 102,972 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 101,022 miles

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

hand brake requires checking

Pass 10 Aug 2006 97,900 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2005 94,612 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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R310 DPU is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Purple with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R310 DPU, 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 R310 DPU registered?

R310 DPU is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 17 November 1997.

Is R310 DPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R310 DPU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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