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R358 DPU

1997 Ford Explorer

Red Lpg 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,007 mi
Last recorded63,007 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR358 DPU
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2013 63,007 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front/rear suspention components surface corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2012 58,961 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear sockers corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2011 54,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pipes corrosion

nearside front rollbar link

Fail 15 Jan 2011 53,876 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear of exhaust system is supported by a temporary collection of clamps rubbers and bolts but is secure and supporting system at time of test

Pass 20 Jan 2010 47,023 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 38,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 31,289 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 30,003 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 30,003 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front and both rear brake pads showing signs of slight wear also all brake discs pitted slightly

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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R358 DPU is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc lpg 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 R358 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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R358 DPU is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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