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R780 JGC

1997 Ford Explorer

Purple Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,417 mi
Last recorded93,417 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR780 JGC
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2014 93,417 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 86,253 miles

slight corrosion to all underside of vehicle, chassis, steering, suspension & brake components

Pass 10 Jan 2012 82,896 miles

slight corrosion to all underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Jan 2011 79,984 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 77,048 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 72,485 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 8 Jan 2008 68,505 miles

slight lift in n/s lower ball joint

Pass 9 Jan 2007 63,724 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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R780 JGC is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Purple with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R780 JGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R780 JGC registered?

R780 JGC is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 3 October 1997.

Is R780 JGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R780 JGC shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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