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R338 VHJ

1997 Ford Explorer

White Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,026 mi
Last recorded85,026 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR338 VHJ
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2012 85,026 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2011 82,837 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 81,484 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 78,431 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 75,519 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 75,518 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 71,405 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 67,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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R338 VHJ is a 1997 Ford Explorer in White with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R338 VHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R338 VHJ?

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What year was R338 VHJ registered?

R338 VHJ is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R338 VHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R338 VHJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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