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R828 HEV

1998 Ford Explorer

Purple Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,589 mi
Last recorded82,589 miles
Recorded on17 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR828 HEV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2012 82,589 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 83,862 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 83,862 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 80,156 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 76,771 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 72,241 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 67,121 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 61,436 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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R828 HEV is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Purple with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HEV, 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 HEV registered?

R828 HEV is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R828 HEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R828 HEV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R828 HEV have outstanding finance?

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