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R604 MPR

1998 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,245 mi
Last recorded101,245 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR604 MPR
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 101,245 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 101,237 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 101,236 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 101,207 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 100,802 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 100,187 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 99,898 miles

Oil leak ()

general corrosion to suspension components

Pass 13 Nov 2015 98,838 miles

Nearside & Offside front brake discs have surface corrosion.

Nearside & Offside rear brake discs have surface corrosion.

Fail 11 Nov 2015 98,816 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside & Offside front brake discs have surface corrosion.

Nearside & Offside rear brake discs have surface corrosion.

Pass 30 Jun 2010 98,098 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 98,092 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 97,310 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 97,308 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 92,473 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 91,511 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 87,559 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 87,533 miles

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

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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R604 MPR is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R604 MPR, 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 R604 MPR registered?

R604 MPR is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 3 February 1998.

Is R604 MPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R604 MPR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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