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R415 KFL

1998 Ford Explorer

Purple Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

82,904 mi
Last recorded82,904 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR415 KFL
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2011 82,904 miles

n/s and o/s sills rusted

o/s mirror cracked

rear spring pin bushes worn

Pass 24 Aug 2010 81,827 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 81,826 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2009 77,806 miles

Both rear tyres low in tread.

Pass 1 Jul 2008 65,083 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 64,867 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 53,732 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 53,732 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 49,921 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 49,921 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 46,894 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 46,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

oil leak

rear bottom shocker bush attached to diff

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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R415 KFL is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Purple with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R415 KFL, 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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R415 KFL is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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