MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,152 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
handbrake effort poor
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R828 EGK is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1997 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 95,460 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 R828 EGK, 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 29 years old, this Ford Explorer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of R828 EGK?
You can check the full history of R828 EGK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was R828 EGK registered?
R828 EGK is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 24 October 1997.
Is R828 EGK safe to buy?
The MOT history for R828 EGK shows 3 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.
Does R828 EGK have outstanding finance?
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