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R79 WOC

1998 Ford Explorer

Purple Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,426 mi
Last recorded94,426 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR79 WOC
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2011 94,426 miles

corrosion forming in rear spring shackle mountings

corrosion on rear steel brake pipes

Pass 1 Dec 2009 86,459 miles

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

chaasis corroded

engine management light on

front indicators slightly discoloured

noise from aux belt area

rear leaf spring shackles corroded

slight noise from automatic box area

slight vibration through brake pedal on light braking

spare wheel flat

temp exhaust hanger fitted to tail pipe

Fail 1 Dec 2009 86,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chaasis corroded

engine management light on

front indicators slightly discoloured

noise from aux belt area

rear leaf spring shackles corroded

slight noise from automatic box area

slight vibration through brake pedal on light braking

spare wheel flat

temp exhaust hanger fitted to tail pipe

Pass 18 Nov 2008 81,056 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 76,376 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 76,376 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 69,391 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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R79 WOC is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Purple 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 R79 WOC, 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 R79 WOC registered?

R79 WOC is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R79 WOC safe to buy?

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