MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,251 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Inner Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
brake pipes greased
exhaust has slight corrosion to body + hangers
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R490 MKN is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 R490 MKN, 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 R490 MKN registered?
R490 MKN is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 24 December 1997.
Is R490 MKN safe to buy?
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