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R680 PKS

1998 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,946 mi
Last recorded127,946 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR680 PKS
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2008 127,946 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 127,936 miles

c/o just got though

Fail 21 Feb 2008 127,935 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

c/o just got though

Fail 18 Jan 2008 127,935 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside and nearside ball joints rubbers split

Pass 23 Jun 2006 123,611 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 123,611 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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R680 PKS is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R680 PKS, 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 R680 PKS registered?

R680 PKS is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 18 February 1998.

Is R680 PKS safe to buy?

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