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R576 AJO

1998 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,135 mi
Last recorded101,135 miles
Recorded on13 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR576 AJO
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2010 101,135 miles

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

both front brake pipes rusty

both front tyres wearing on edges

front discs wearing thin and lipped

front pads low

nearside door mirror damaged

rear brake pipe on axel rusty

slight bind on offside front wheel

Pass 15 May 2009 96,273 miles

rear seats folded down

Fail 12 May 2009 96,257 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear seats folded down

Pass 6 May 2008 91,742 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 91,661 miles

Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 May 2007 84,720 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 80,730 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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R576 AJO is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R576 AJO, 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 R576 AJO registered?

R576 AJO is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R576 AJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R576 AJO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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