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R619 GVW

1998 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

166,648 mi
Last recorded166,648 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR619 GVW
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 166,648 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

chip in screen

Pass 28 Oct 2024 163,912 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed bottom door hinge has play (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 158,884 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 155,142 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 150,993 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 150,993 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 150,871 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 146,653 miles

Both rear tyre treads wearing low and starting to perish on inner shoulders.

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake pads wearing low

Service brake effort only just met required limit.

Fail 14 Oct 2020 146,652 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear tyre treads wearing low and starting to perish on inner shoulders.

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake pads wearing low

Service brake effort only just met required limit.

Fail 29 Sep 2020 146,620 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 142,039 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 137,381 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 133,637 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 130,799 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 130,786 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 127,223 miles

Unable to fulley check centre rear seat belt due to belt under seat.

Pass 22 Apr 2014 121,663 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 118,232 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 111,940 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn

vehicle will not turn off unless offside front door is opened.

Pass 11 Apr 2011 105,170 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 100,372 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 91,582 miles

front wiperblades slightly smearing

Pass 18 Mar 2008 82,260 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 74,404 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 68,928 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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R619 GVW is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R619 GVW, 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 R619 GVW registered?

R619 GVW is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 8 June 1998.

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