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R46 SLO

1997 Ford Explorer

Grey Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,787 mi
Last recorded96,787 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR46 SLO
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2008 96,787 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 96,787 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 96,338 miles

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

O/S/R light lenes cracked

Pass 22 Mar 2007 89,545 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 89,545 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all areas underside vehicle heavy mud and dirt

battery acid leaking inside engine bay

engine management light on dash activated [emissions etc tested ok]

front tyres wearing low at inner edges

Pass 8 Mar 2006 82,749 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Evidents of oil from rear diff

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

O/S/R lamp lens cracked

Testing in wet conditions

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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R46 SLO is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Grey with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 95,460 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 R46 SLO, 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 29 years old, this Ford Explorer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R46 SLO registered?

R46 SLO is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R46 SLO safe to buy?

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