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R608 AUK

1998 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

75,032 mi
Last recorded75,032 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR608 AUK
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 75,032 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes from master cylinder slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension parts slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2020 73,273 miles

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 72,839 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 70,547 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack in treads

Fail 21 Sep 2017 70,542 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres starting to crack in treads

Pass 8 Sep 2016
Pass 16 Sep 2015 64,094 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 60,633 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 57,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 53,858 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 49,732 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 46,214 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 42,548 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 37,818 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 33,081 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 29,911 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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R608 AUK is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R608 AUK, 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 R608 AUK registered?

R608 AUK is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 11 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R608 AUK shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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