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R714 FVX

1998 Ford Explorer

Green Lpg 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,514 mi
Last recorded121,514 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR714 FVX
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2013 121,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

emission test only just passed

engine management light is on

Pass 27 Jan 2012 112,609 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 107,102 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light on

rear brake pipes rusty

vehicle chassis rusty

Fail 5 Nov 2010 107,102 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light on

rear brake pipes rusty

vehicle chassis rusty

Pass 9 Nov 2009 98,824 miles

brake pipes corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2009 98,824 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2008 75,007 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2008 75,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007
Pass 11 Jan 2006 58,296 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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R714 FVX is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 R714 FVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R714 FVX registered?

R714 FVX is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 23 April 1998.

Is R714 FVX safe to buy?

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