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R401 DPU

1998 Ford Explorer

Purple Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,729 mi
Last recorded94,729 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR401 DPU
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 94,729 miles

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

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

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

under vehicle corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2017 92,794 miles

Front Upper Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear end of vehicle has corrossion

Pass 23 Jan 2016 88,263 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 83,325 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 79,253 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 74,553 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 74,553 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 67,057 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 60,736 miles

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

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

genral underbody components corroded

genral underbody condition cooroded

rear number plate staring to deteriorate

Fail 6 Oct 2010 60,686 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

genral underbody components corroded

genral underbody condition cooroded

rear number plate staring to deteriorate

Pass 8 Oct 2009 56,667 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 50,999 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 50,629 miles

slight movement in both front lower ball joints

surface corrosion on both front steel brake pipes

surfaced corrosion on rear axle steel brake pipe

Pass 15 Jul 2006 49,628 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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R401 DPU is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Purple with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 92,272 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 R401 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 28 years old, this Ford Explorer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R401 DPU is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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