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R65 RCW

1998 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,214 mi
Last recorded93,214 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR65 RCW
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 May 2012 93,214 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

air bag light on

baby seat fitted o/s/r

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine man light on

fuel tank neck pipes rust

noise on or in steering rack

rear spring hangers rusty shailing

Pass 30 May 2012 93,214 miles

air bag light on

baby seat fitted o/s/r

both front tyres worn on inner edges

engine man light on

fuel tank neck pipes rust

noise on or in steering rack

rear spring hangers rusty shailing

Pass 31 May 2011 89,502 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 85,837 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 83,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 83,622 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 82,815 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 80,960 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 79,216 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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R65 RCW is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R65 RCW, 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 R65 RCW registered?

R65 RCW is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 8 April 1998.

Is R65 RCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R65 RCW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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