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R639 DVW

1997 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

69,636 mi
Last recorded69,636 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR639 DVW
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 69,636 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer slight leak from c v boot drive shaft sill

Pass 3 May 2016 69,595 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 69,342 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 67,813 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

advise covering of rust on under side

advise front and rear metal brake pipes on pass limit advise to replace

advise front brake disc faces rusting

advise wear groove on near side rear brake disc

Pass 13 Apr 2011 66,635 miles

rear brake pads and discs close to wear limit

rear brake pipes close to corrosion limit

Pass 16 Apr 2010 64,665 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 61,766 miles

nearside rear brake disc scored

Pass 8 Jan 2008 58,125 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 54,853 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 53,970 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 53,969 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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R639 DVW is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Green 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 R639 DVW, 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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What year was R639 DVW registered?

R639 DVW is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 21 November 1997.

Is R639 DVW safe to buy?

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