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R614 LVE

1997 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

118,448 mi
Last recorded118,448 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR614 LVE
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 118,448 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 113,164 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 107,555 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 102,969 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 99,104 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 97,749 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 96,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front to rear brake pipe shrouded not allowing full inspection

handbrake has low reserve travel

Pass 10 Oct 2007 91,613 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 91,613 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 86,983 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 81,883 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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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R614 LVE is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1997 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 95,460 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 R614 LVE, 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 29 years old, this Ford Explorer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R614 LVE registered?

R614 LVE is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is R614 LVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R614 LVE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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