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R770 KPH

1997 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,973 mi
Last recorded106,973 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR770 KPH
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2012 106,973 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 105,875 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 103,666 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 103,666 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 97,208 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 90,211 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 82,931 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 75,827 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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R770 KPH is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R770 KPH, 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.

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What year was R770 KPH registered?

R770 KPH is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R770 KPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R770 KPH shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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