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R34 RWG

1997 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,045 mi
Last recorded136,045 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR34 RWG
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 136,045 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 128,454 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 115,868 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 115,863 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 110,204 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 104,794 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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R34 RWG is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R34 RWG, 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 R34 RWG registered?

R34 RWG is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R34 RWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R34 RWG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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