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R69 TOH

1998 Ford Explorer

Grey Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,075 mi
Last recorded129,075 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR69 TOH
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 129,075 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 129,075 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 114,589 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

car under side corroded on innersills showing signs on beeing parked up surface corrosion all over

Fail 17 Jul 2013 114,589 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

car under side corroded on innersills showing signs on beeing parked up surface corrosion all over

Pass 11 Jul 2012 114,538 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 114,538 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 114,341 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 114,261 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 112,857 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 110,116 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2008 110,105 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 9 May 2007 105,394 miles

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

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

corrosion to exhaust system

excessive end float in both rear wheels/half shafts

fluid stain on fuel filler pipe

slight oil leak rear of gearbox

slight oil leak to front diff

Fail 30 Apr 2007 105,393 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion to exhaust system

excessive end float in both rear wheels/half shafts

fluid stain on fuel filler pipe

slight oil leak front diff

slight oil leak rear of gearbox

some run-out in brakes when on brake test

Pass 11 Apr 2006 102,102 miles

oil leaks from front axle & transfer box

Pass 4 Oct 2005 96,734 miles

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

battery insecure

front number plate cracked

Fail 29 Sep 2005 96,734 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

battery insecure

front number plate cracked

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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R69 TOH is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Grey with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R69 TOH, 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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R69 TOH is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 19 January 1998.

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