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R360 GNJ

1997 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,109 mi
Last recorded116,109 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR360 GNJ
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2010 116,109 miles

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

slight bind rear brakes

wipers stiff

Pass 6 Jun 2008 116,106 miles

nearside rear light lens cracked

slight brake judder

Pass 1 Jun 2007 115,732 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Jun 2006 113,691 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 113,683 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R360 GNJ is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R360 GNJ, 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 R360 GNJ?

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What year was R360 GNJ registered?

R360 GNJ is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 6 October 1997.

Is R360 GNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R360 GNJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R360 GNJ have outstanding finance?

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