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R45 GNV

1998 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,589 mi
Last recorded96,589 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR45 GNV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2011 96,589 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 89,454 miles

slight roughness in steering colume

Fail 12 Apr 2010 89,454 miles

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

slight roughness in steering colume

Pass 7 Apr 2009 80,133 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 70,508 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 70,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 59,709 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 51,534 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 51,534 miles

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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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R45 GNV is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R45 GNV, 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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What year was R45 GNV registered?

R45 GNV is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R45 GNV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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