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R668 PWP

1998 Ford Explorer

White Lpg 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,768 mi
Last recorded88,768 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2007
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR668 PWP
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2007 88,768 miles

none of the advisories given on the previous failure/advise sheet have b een rectified, nor have they deteriated further

Fail 5 Jul 2007 88,688 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake hose barrells corroded

rear brakes binding slightly

front brake hose barrells corroded

nearside front under inner wing metal brake pipe corroded

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2006 82,104 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2005 79,721 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 79,721 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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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R668 PWP is a 1998 Ford Explorer in White with a 4,008cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 R668 PWP, 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 R668 PWP registered?

R668 PWP is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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