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R616 KCE

1998 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,690 mi
Last recorded74,690 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR616 KCE
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 74,690 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 70,102 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 69,050 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 69,050 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 64,354 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 58,866 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 54,207 miles

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

n/s wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Mar 2007 48,929 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES wearing on inner & outer edges.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 44,534 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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R616 KCE is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R616 KCE, 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 R616 KCE registered?

R616 KCE is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 3 March 1998.

Is R616 KCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R616 KCE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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