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R410 NNV

1998 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,971 mi
Last recorded159,971 miles
Recorded on13 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR410 NNV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2008 159,971 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 May 2008 159,501 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Offside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2007 145,088 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 127,942 miles

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

brake pedal rubber condition

hand brake lever travel

near side front top ball joint dust cover split

Fail 5 May 2006 127,719 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber condition

near side front balljoint dustcover spilt

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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R410 NNV is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R410 NNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R410 NNV registered?

R410 NNV is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R410 NNV safe to buy?

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