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R788 GWW

1998 Ford Explorer

Silver Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,846 mi
Last recorded77,846 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR788 GWW
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 77,846 miles

Front Steering box slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

both rear tyres several splits in treads

Fail 29 Nov 2011 77,843 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Steering box slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

both rear tyres several splits in treads

Pass 11 Nov 2010 75,608 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 75,471 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 72,980 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 71,053 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 71,053 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 69,297 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 67,225 miles

o/s/front +n/s/front track rod end rubber cover split

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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R788 GWW is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R788 GWW, 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 R788 GWW registered?

R788 GWW is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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