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R817 CVW

1998 Ford Explorer

White Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,800 mi
Last recorded134,800 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR817 CVW
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2011 134,800 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 133,260 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 131,302 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 129,087 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 125,793 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 123,583 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2006 123,573 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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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R817 CVW is a 1998 Ford Explorer in White 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 R817 CVW, 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 R817 CVW registered?

R817 CVW is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R817 CVW safe to buy?

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