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R702 DNP

1998 Ford Explorer

Green Lpg 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,198 mi
Last recorded112,198 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR702 DNP
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 112,198 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake has only just met the minimum requirement

Fail 22 Sep 2015 112,198 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired broken linkage (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected top one (1.9.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISE: Inner edge 2/1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake has only just met the minimum requirement

Pass 12 Dec 2014 109,166 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 108,918 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside body mounting coroded. Not excessive.

Oil leak

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 105,203 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 105,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 102,593 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 10,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 97,781 miles

ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO INDICATOR(3MM)

ADVISE NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING TO INDICATOR(3MM)

ADVISE NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE SLIGHT SPLIT(NOT SMEARING SCREEN)

ADVISE OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO INDICATOR(3MM)

ADVISE OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO INDICATOR(3MM)

ADVISE SLIGHT OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

ADVISE SLIGHT SURFACE CORROSION ON CHASSIS

ADVISE SURFACE CORROSION ON EXHAUST(NOT BLOWING)

ADVISE UNABLE TO CHECK WHEEL NUTS HUB CAPS FITTED

Pass 30 Sep 2009 94,743 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2009 94,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2008 86,036 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2007 77,607 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 May 2007 77,607 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 71,285 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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R702 DNP is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R702 DNP, 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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R702 DNP is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 16 May 1998.

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