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R669 OEC

1998 Ford Explorer

Green Lpg 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,253 mi
Last recorded146,253 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR669 OEC
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2010 146,253 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 146,253 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 134,037 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 134,037 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 121,145 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 117,293 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 113,797 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 113,777 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 105,646 miles

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

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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R669 OEC is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R669 OEC, 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 R669 OEC registered?

R669 OEC is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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