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R611 XDT

1998 Ford Explorer

Grey Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

131,006 mi
Last recorded131,006 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR611 XDT
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2013 131,006 miles

rear brake pads worn to minimum 1.5mm thickness limit

Front brake discs corroded on inner surface

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear shock absorber mounting crossmember corroding

Rear spring hangers corroded

Some play/wear in nearside front lower ball joint

Some play/wear in offside upper and lower ball joints

Spare wheel carrier corrodng

Steering seems to intermittantly judder a little when turned at low speeds

Suspect oil on parking brake shoes

Fail 17 Jun 2013 131,006 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner surface

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear shock absorber mounting crossmember corroding

Rear spring hangers corroded

Some play/wear in nearside front lower ball joint

Some play/wear in offside upper and lower ball joints

Spare wheel carrier corrodng

Steering seems to intermittantly judder a little when turned at low speeds

Suspect oil on parking brake shoes

rear brake pads worn to minimum 1.5mm thickness limit

Pass 4 Jul 2012 125,521 miles

Front brake pipes inot flexi hoses a little corroded

Slight wear/play in nearside lower ball joint

Small hole in offside upper ball joint cover

Suspect oil contamination on offside parking brake shoes

Fail 3 Jul 2012 125,513 miles

Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Front brake pipes inot flexi hoses a little corroded

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Slight wear/play in nearside lower ball joint

Small hole in offside upper ball joint cover

Suspect oil contamination on offside parking brake shoes

Pass 6 Jul 2011 121,701 miles

Both front discs corroded

Ends of metal brake pipes a little corroded into flexi hoses

Rear spring bushings a little worn and hangers a little corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2011 121,700 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Both front discs corroded

Ends of metal brake pipes a little corroded into flexi hoses

Rear spring bushings a little worn and hangers a little corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2010 113,960 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 100,371 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 100,636 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 92,588 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 82,116 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 73,673 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 73,673 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

parking brake performance close to limit

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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R611 XDT is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Grey with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R611 XDT, 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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R611 XDT is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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