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R599 NMR

1998 Ford Explorer

Blue Diesel 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,727 mi
Last recorded145,727 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR599 NMR
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 145,727 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 136,805 miles

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)

Fail 7 Nov 2013 136,802 miles

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)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 129,724 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to o/s/r inner door jam

Pass 11 Nov 2011 119,521 miles

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)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 109,601 miles

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.

Pass 11 Nov 2009 100,941 miles

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.

Pass 17 Nov 2008 92,773 miles

fuel hose from lpg tank cracked

slight corrosion present on rear metal brake pipes

Fail 5 Nov 2008 92,768 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 85,997 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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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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R599 NMR is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 6 May 1998.

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