MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,846 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R788 GWW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R788 GWW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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