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R796 UOD

1998 Ford Explorer

Green Lpg 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi
4 checks still locked for this Ford
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR796 UOD
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 27 Aug 2015
Pass 19 Apr 2008 112,405 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 90,705 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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R796 UOD is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R796 UOD, 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 R796 UOD registered?

R796 UOD is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 3 March 1998.

Is R796 UOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R796 UOD shows 3 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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