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R768 VKK

1998 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

136,179 mi
Last recorded136,179 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR768 VKK
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 136,179 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill/wheel arch corroded

both rear chassis rails corroded

both rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2018 136,179 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner sill/wheel arch corroded

both rear chassis rails corroded

both rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2017 134,218 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyre cracking in treads

both front body mounts corroded

bracket above spare wheel corroded

brake pipes wire bound unable to fully check

centre exhaust mount broken

chassis has corrosion

fuel filler neck corroded

suspension components have corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2016 132,873 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres cracking

bracket above spare wheel corroded

brake pipes wire bound unable to check fully

centre exhaust mount broken

chassis has corrosion

front fog lamps deteriorated

front shock absorbers poor damping effect

fuel filler neck corroded

nearside front body mount corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2016 132,867 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres cracking

bracket above spare wheel corroded

brake pipes wire bound unable to check fully

centre exhaust mount broken

front fog lamps deteriorated

front shock absorbers poor damping effect

fuel filler neck corroded

nearside front body mount corroded

rear brake pads low

Pass 27 Aug 2015 129,477 miles

All tyres slightly perished

Both front fog lights deteriorated

Both front tyres cracking in treads

Bracket above spare wheel corroded

Brake pipes corroded and wire wound unable to fully inspect

Centre exhaust mount broken

Fuel filler neck corroded

Nearside front body mount has corrosion within 30cm not excessive

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 127,025 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake pipes corroded and wire wound unable to fully inspect

both front fog lights deteriorated

bracket above spare wheel corroded

fuel filler neck corroded

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 16 Sep 2013 123,641 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 119,275 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 119,271 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2009 119,117 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front number plate deteriorating slightly

Lower steering column UJ protective rubber split

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 114,492 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number plate deteriorating slightly

Steering column bottom UJ protective rubber split

Wheel wobble noticed during brake road test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 114,492 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number plate deteriorating slightly

Steering column bottom UJ protective rubber split

Wheel wobble noticed during brake road test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 108,182 miles

Nearside 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)

handbrake needs attention

Fail 26 Jan 2007 108,182 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

handbrake needs attention

Pass 31 Jan 2006
Fail 25 Jan 2006 100,780 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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R768 VKK is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R768 VKK, 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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R768 VKK is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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