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R452 RST

1998 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,804 mi
Last recorded82,804 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR452 RST
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2014 82,804 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 82,794 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Indicator switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 78,011 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 74,561 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake has slightly high travel

osf indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 2 Oct 2012 74,561 miles

handbrake has slightly high travel

osf indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 24 Aug 2010

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 64,592 miles

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

Front brake discs wearing

Pass 21 Aug 2008 58,919 miles

Brake discs all round worn.

Brake pads all round getting low 2-3mm left on pads.

Nail in nearside front tyre.

Pass 23 Aug 2007 51,984 miles

front anti roll bar bushes to body wearing but no excessive movement

rear exhaust section getting rusty

Pass 17 Aug 2006 45,378 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 45,378 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R452 RST is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R452 RST, 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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R452 RST is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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