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R468 TLN

1998 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,536 mi
Last recorded95,536 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR468 TLN
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2015 95,536 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

light corrossion to underbody

Fail 10 Apr 2015 95,534 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

light corrossion to underbody

Pass 14 Mar 2014 93,970 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 93,968 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 91,600 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 90,972 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 90,921 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2010 83,621 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion in n/s & o/s/f brakes pipes req's attention.

corrosion in rear brakes pipes req's attention.

damp around brake servo area.

o/s/r brake slightly binding.

oil leaks around bottom of engine & front axle diff areas.

slight travel in hand brake lever.

Pass 5 Nov 2010 83,621 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

corrosion in n/s & o/s/f brakes pipes req's attention.

corrosion in rear brakes pipes req's attention.

damp around brake servo area.

o/s/r brake slightly binding.

oil leaks around bottom of engine & front axle diff areas.

slight travel in hand brake lever.

Pass 9 Oct 2009 80,759 miles

corrosion in front & rear brake pipes soon req's attention.

corrosion in rear suspension areas.

travel in hand brake lever.

Pass 22 Oct 2008 76,313 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 71,164 miles

o/s/r anti roll bar link buush worn †n/s/f & both rear axle metal brake pipes corroded †both front lower ball joints have lift

Pass 19 Aug 2006 67,882 miles

both front tyres worn low

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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R468 TLN is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R468 TLN, 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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R468 TLN is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 23 February 1998.

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