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R671 GGR

1997 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,442 mi
Last recorded96,442 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR671 GGR
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2013 96,442 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 96,442 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 94,569 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 94,569 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 90,964 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 90,964 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 87,837 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 84,039 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 84,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 79,480 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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R671 GGR is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 R671 GGR, 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 R671 GGR registered?

R671 GGR is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R671 GGR safe to buy?

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