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R700 TAM

1997 Ford Explorer

Grey Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

203,725 mi
Last recorded203,725 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR700 TAM
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 203,725 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 192,769 miles

corrosion on offside inner sill

Pass 7 Sep 2011 181,471 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 181,471 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Air Bag Light Flashing

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 163,422 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on nearside and offside inner and outer sills

corrosion on rear suspension

Pass 19 Feb 2009 155,593 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 138,344 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 108,342 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 106,471 miles

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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R700 TAM is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Grey with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R700 TAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R700 TAM registered?

R700 TAM is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R700 TAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R700 TAM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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