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R469 TOH

1998 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,240 mi
Last recorded150,240 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR469 TOH
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 150,240 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 143,333 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 139,847 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

all ball joints have slight play

near side inner sill and front panel are corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 23 Apr 2013 136,556 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 132,457 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 132,431 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 128,757 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 121,395 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 113,952 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Apr 2008 105,246 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear body damper (shock absorber) bushes worn (lots of play)

rear exhaust system mount has a temporary repair

Fail 7 Apr 2008 105,116 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 95,214 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 95,182 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 85,948 miles

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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R469 TOH is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 R469 TOH, 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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R469 TOH is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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