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R69 ULE

1998 Ford Explorer

Silver Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,184 mi
Last recorded71,184 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR69 ULE
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2011 71,184 miles

front to rear brake pipe is corroded at the rear

front wiper blades are split on the ends

offside and nearside front brake pipes are corroded

parking brake travel

slight lift in offside and nearside front lower ball joints

Fail 18 Apr 2011 71,180 miles

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

front to rear brake pipe is corroded at the rear

front wiper blades are split on the ends

offside and nearside front brake pipes are corroded

parking brake travel

slight lift in offside and nearside front lower ball joints

Pass 8 Apr 2010 69,227 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 69,227 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2009 66,426 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 63,919 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 60,791 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2007 60,791 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 50,209 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 50,209 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 ULE is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ULE, 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 R69 ULE registered?

R69 ULE is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R69 ULE safe to buy?

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