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R828 FNO

1998 Ford Explorer

Green Lpg 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

174,408 mi
Last recorded174,408 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR828 FNO
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 174,408 miles

corisuon on ns and osf body mounts

Pass 2 Jul 2011 160,307 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear diff oil ,leak exjaust rrusty // rear anti roll bushes worn // nsf tyre worn near legal limit

Fail 2 Jul 2011 160,307 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear diff oil ,leak exjaust rrusty // rear anti roll bushes worn // nsf tyre worn near legal limit

Pass 27 Jun 2010 141,851 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 129,508 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2008 114,277 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 114,277 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 103,899 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2007 103,899 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

both rear brakes binding slightly also pads low

Pass 3 May 2006 98,613 miles

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

advise under body rusty

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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R828 FNO is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R828 FNO, 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 R828 FNO registered?

R828 FNO is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 17 February 1998.

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