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R324 XAR

1997 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,552 mi
Last recorded90,552 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR324 XAR
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2012 90,552 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 85,819 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2010 85,819 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2009 80,723 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 80,568 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 77,615 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 73,475 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 66,777 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 61,785 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 61,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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R324 XAR is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R324 XAR, 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 R324 XAR registered?

R324 XAR is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R324 XAR safe to buy?

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