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R680 VWC

1997 Ford Explorer

White Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

143,880 mi
Last recorded143,880 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR680 VWC
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2013 143,880 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 138,499 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 131,368 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 127,203 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 121,345 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 114,857 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 112,216 miles

boot area not checked properly due to boot trim

brake pipes corroding(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

front tyres wearing inner edges & perishing

poss pin hole o/s outer cv boot

rear exhaust mounting corroding

rear spring hanger mountings corroding

slight play steering rack

suspension bushes perishing

Pass 9 Aug 2006 104,554 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VWC is a 1997 Ford Explorer in White with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 R680 VWC, 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 R680 VWC registered?

R680 VWC is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R680 VWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R680 VWC shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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