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R780 OEC

1998 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,204 mi
Last recorded90,204 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR780 OEC
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2011 90,204 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

slight corrosion brake ferrules

slight deterioration some bushes

slight viberation through steering wheel

surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Pass 2 Jun 2010 87,387 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 86,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

air bag light on

engine/gear box noise

front washes worked by rear switch

some parts of vehicle starting to corrode

steering column cover missing

Pass 28 Apr 2009 79,704 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 72,983 miles

SRS warning light on.

Pass 4 Dec 2006 65,307 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 65,302 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

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 OEC is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R780 OEC, 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 R780 OEC registered?

R780 OEC is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R780 OEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R780 OEC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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