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R606 XAW

1998 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,816 mi
Last recorded89,816 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR606 XAW
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2009 89,816 miles

front no.plate damaged. o/s/r exhaust bracket fouling on chassis. front anti-roll bar inner mounting bushes slight play.

rear section of long brake pipe heavy corrosion just before rear flexy pipe. o/s/r tyre on 2mm. n/s/r tyre has screw in tread.

wear on inside edges of both front tyres.signs of grease o/s/f upper ball joint boot.

Pass 29 Jul 2008 82,301 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 82,301 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R606 XAW is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R606 XAW, 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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R606 XAW is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 20 June 1998.

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