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R419 PTN

1998 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,721 mi
Last recorded96,721 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR419 PTN
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 96,721 miles

O/S/F seat has slight movement

Pass 26 May 2012 93,796 miles

corrosion in area of nearside rear shock absorber mounting

drivers seat insecure

front btake pads worn low

no reserve travel on handbrake

offside rear anti roll bar linkage in poor condition

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 26 May 2012 93,796 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion in area of nearside rear shock absorber mounting

drivers seat insecure

front btake pads worn low

no reserve travel on handbrake

offside rear anti roll bar linkage in poor condition

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 13 Jun 2011 87,186 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both rear shock absorbers corroded

corrosion to both front torsion bar montings on front suspension arms

exhaust braket broken

exhaust leaking

hand brake travel long

play in both front lower ball joints

play in offside rear anti-roll bar mounting rubber

steering shakes on turn plates at low revs

Fail 21 May 2011 87,182 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

both front suspension arms corroded

both front torsion bars corroded at mounting points

both rear shock absorbers corroded

exhaust leaking at front

play in nearside front lower ball joint

play in offside front upper and lower ball joints

play in offside rear anti-roll bar mounting on rear axle

steering shakes at low revs on turn plates

Pass 22 May 2010 82,577 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 82,483 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front washer switch slightly faulty

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

Rear brake pipes have been greased heavly making inspection hard

Pass 20 May 2009 77,494 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake pipes corroded

main brake pipe at rear corroded

Pass 22 May 2008 69,860 miles

offside and nearside front brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 May 2007 62,995 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2007 62,995 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2006 56,813 miles

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

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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R419 PTN is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R419 PTN, 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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R419 PTN is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R419 PTN safe to buy?

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