MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,727 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
slight corrosion to o/s/r inner door jam
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
corrosion on brake pipe over rear axle. bind rear wheels.
deterioration on front no.plate. cracks / perishing on rear gas pipe near tank. middle exhaust box bracket broken.
exhaust fouling on o/s/r anti-roll bar. heavy perishing on n/s/r gas pipe. deterioration on no.plates. corrosion on brake pipes under wheel arch.
fuel hose from lpg tank cracked
slight corrosion present on rear metal brake pipes
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
fuel hose from lpg tank cracked
slight corrosion present on rear metal brake pipes
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R599 NMR is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R599 NMR, 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 R599 NMR registered?
R599 NMR is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 6 May 1998.
Is R599 NMR safe to buy?
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