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R636 GNS

1998 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,660 mi
Last recorded91,660 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR636 GNS
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2012 91,660 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 88,127 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 80,632 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 75,775 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 75,775 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2007 70,248 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 70,248 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2006 64,151 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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R636 GNS is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R636 GNS, 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 R636 GNS registered?

R636 GNS is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is R636 GNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R636 GNS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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