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R76 HHJ

1998 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,821 mi
Last recorded109,821 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR76 HHJ
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 109,821 miles

Vehicle has been modified for off road use

Pass 4 Jan 2025 109,818 miles

Vehicle has been modified for off road use

Pass 8 Dec 2023 109,790 miles

(VEHICLE MODIFIED FOR OFFROAD USE)

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2023 109,790 miles

(VEHICLE MODIFIED FOR OFFROAD USE)

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted bolt loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 109,343 miles

Vehicle has been modified for offroad use

Fail 29 Apr 2023 109,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicle has been modified for offroad use

Pass 22 Apr 2022 107,691 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 106,571 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 105,252 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 102,591 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 102,591 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 18,247 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 98,231 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 95,289 miles

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

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

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

engine noisey

offside front outrigger corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2011 93,275 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 93,193 miles

Brake pedal functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

engine management light iluminated

Pass 25 Aug 2010 89,820 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2010 89,820 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 83,795 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 83,795 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 77,825 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 71,509 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 71,391 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 63,526 miles

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

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

evidence of oil around steering but no apparent leak

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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R76 HHJ is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R76 HHJ, 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 R76 HHJ registered?

R76 HHJ is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is R76 HHJ safe to buy?

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