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R676 WRN

1998 Ford Explorer

Grey Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,215 mi
Last recorded92,215 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR676 WRN
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2020 92,215 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 90,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2015 89,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 89,898 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 89,112 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 87,799 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 85,747 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 83,238 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2011 83,238 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Oct 2010 77,242 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 77,235 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 76,240 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 76,239 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 74,432 miles

lateral movement in halfshafts

Pass 20 Jul 2007 70,914 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 70,914 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 66,647 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2005 61,774 miles
Fail 26 May 2005 61,773 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

n/s of sill damaged. †oil leak engine. †door mirror adjuster inoperative for left and right movement.

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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R676 WRN is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Grey with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R676 WRN, 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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R676 WRN is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 13 February 1998.

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