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R377 CJN

1997 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,937 mi
Last recorded64,937 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR377 CJN
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 10 Aug 2013 64,937 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 58,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front disc's slight corrosion

Pass 27 May 2011 52,746 miles

rear exhaust mount poor

rust on front brake pipes

rust on rear axle brake pipe

Pass 28 May 2010 50,401 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 48,500 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 46,377 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 44,087 miles

offside front tyre very close to limits

Pass 1 Jun 2006 42,295 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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R377 CJN is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R377 CJN, 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 R377 CJN registered?

R377 CJN is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 12 November 1997.

Is R377 CJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R377 CJN shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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