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R791 TEW

1998 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,944 mi
Last recorded105,944 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR791 TEW
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2011 105,944 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 98,213 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 98,213 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 5 May 2009 87,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2008 80,440 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 72,589 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 69,854 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f seat belt fraying, n/s/f,o/s/f and rear brake steel brake pipes corroding, front brake hose ends corroding.

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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R791 TEW is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R791 TEW, 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 R791 TEW registered?

R791 TEW is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 23 June 1998.

Is R791 TEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R791 TEW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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