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R565 LWY

1998 Ford Explorer

White Lpg 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,795 mi
Last recorded93,795 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR565 LWY
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2010 93,795 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 93,795 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 85,117 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 72,159 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 70,874 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 62,148 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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R565 LWY is a 1998 Ford Explorer in White with a 4,008cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R565 LWY, 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 R565 LWY registered?

R565 LWY is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R565 LWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R565 LWY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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