MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,067 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
advise very slight movement at off side rear wheel
both front indicators fading
both front tyres worn hard inner edge suggest tracking
n/s/rear light cluster damaged
oil leak front diff
slight play n/s front top joint
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both front indicators fading
both front tyres worn hard inner edge suggest tracking
n/s/rear light cluster damaged
oil leak front diff
slight play n/s front top joint
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
headlight switch knob missing
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R671 XGC is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R671 XGC, 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 R671 XGC registered?
R671 XGC is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R671 XGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R671 XGC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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