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R634 DNP

1997 Ford Explorer

Grey Lpg 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,777 mi
Last recorded147,777 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR634 DNP
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 147,777 miles

airbag light on

exhaust system / rear leaf springs / rear shock absorbers / rear anti-roll bar / rear inner floor sills - Corroded

front suspension arms / front crossmember / front hubs / powersteering pipes - Corroded

minor exhaust blow from exhaust manifold joint area

nearside and offside front brake pipes to hoses and brake hose ferrules corroded

nearside front wiper dragging across screen

nearside rear vehicle floor panel (alongside LPG Tank) holed and corroded

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside front seat-back play

oil leak from engine

rear axle to propshaft seal leaking

steering column lower gaiter perishing

Pass 22 Oct 2010 140,960 miles

airbag light on

centre silencer heatshield slightly insecure

exhaust system corroded

front subframe / suspension arms / shock absorbers / chassis / anti-roll bar / power steering pipes / body mount areas - corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside front brake pipe to hose corroded

offside front brake disc scored - STRONG ADVICE

offside rear carbon box bracket corroded and insecure

rear leaf springs / shock absorbers / chassis / anti-roll bar / crossmembers - corroded

rear propshaft seal leaking

Fail 11 Oct 2010 140,875 miles

Centre Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

airbag light on

centre silencer heatshield slightly insecure

exhaust system corroded

front subframe / suspension arms / shock absorbers / chassis / anti-roll bar / power steering pipes / body mount areas - corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside and offside rear brake pipe corroded - STRONG ADVICE

nearside front brake pipe to hose corroded

offside front brake disc scored - STRONG ADVICE

offside rear carbon box bracket corroded and insecure

rear leaf springs / shock absorbers / chassis / anti-roll bar / crossmembers - corroded

rear propshaft seal leaking

Pass 7 Oct 2009 137,115 miles

airbag light on

centre silencer heatshield strap fractured

chassis corroded throughout

exhaust system corroded

front brake pads low

front propshaft missing / removed

lambda sensor exhaust heatshield insecure

nearside and offside front brake hose metal ferrules corroded

nearside and offside front suspension arms corroded

nearside and offside rear suspension damper top mount areas corroded

nearside and offside rear suspension dampers corroded

nearside and offside rear suspension leafsprings corroded

nearside front brake pipe to hose corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front brake binding - STRONG ADVICE

offside front seat back play

oil leak from engine

powersteering pipes corroded

rear anti-roll bar and linkages corroded

rear crossover brake pipe corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2009 137,115 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag light on

centre silencer heatshield strap fractured

chassis corroded throughout

exhaust system corroded

front brake pads low

front propshaft missing / removed

lambda sensor exhaust heatshield insecure

nearside and offside front brake hose metal ferrules corroded

nearside and offside front suspension arms corroded

nearside and offside rear suspension damper top mount areas corroded

nearside and offside rear suspension dampers corroded

nearside and offside rear suspension leafsprings corroded

nearside front brake pipe to hose corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front brake binding - STRONG ADVICE

offside front seat back play

oil leak from engine

powersteering pipes corroded

rear anti-roll bar and linkages corroded

rear crossover brake pipe corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2008 131,183 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 131,157 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 126,917 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

signs of movement from front antiroll bar mounting bracket bolts

Pass 29 Aug 2006 121,759 miles

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

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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R634 DNP is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Grey with a 4,008cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R634 DNP, 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.

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R634 DNP is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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