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R642 PRD

1998 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,476 mi
Last recorded110,476 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR642 PRD
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 110,476 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear axle seal leaking,brakes not contaminated

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

the parking brake has only just met the required effort to pass

the underside of the vehicle and its chassis has surface corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2017 108,674 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light on

Front to centre exhaust deteriorated and leaking

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

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

Offside rear diff oil seal leaking

Rear chassis to suspension damper leaking

Fail 14 Feb 2017 108,596 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking cooler (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light on

Front to centre exhaust deteriorated and leaking

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

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

Offside rear diff oil seal leaking

Rear chassis to suspension damper leaking

Pass 14 Apr 2016 103,836 miles

all brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 17 Jun 2011 102,917 miles

3rd row seats not fitted at time of test

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2011 102,915 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

3rd row seats not fitted at time of test

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2010 100,106 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 May 2010 100,103 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

oil on rear brake backplates and tyres

Pass 30 May 2009 94,592 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 93,852 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both rear wheels coverd in axl oil leak in from outer back plates

Pass 30 Jan 2008 81,681 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 61,433 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 54,499 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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R642 PRD is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R642 PRD, 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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R642 PRD is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 18 May 1998.

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