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R330 TLL

1997 Ford Explorer

White Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

113,005 mi
Last recorded113,005 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR330 TLL
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 113,005 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

surface rust underneath

Pass 21 Jun 2021 111,259 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 109,028 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front oil filter leaking

Pass 27 Mar 2019 105,761 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 102,808 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (very low) (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 98,750 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 95,479 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 92,416 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 88,916 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 85,960 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 82,987 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 82,986 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 80,138 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 7,733 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 74,531 miles

o/sf tyre worn on inside and outside edge

Pass 17 Jul 2007 69,769 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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R330 TLL is a 1997 Ford Explorer in White with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R330 TLL, 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 R330 TLL registered?

R330 TLL is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 17 November 1997.

Is R330 TLL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R330 TLL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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