MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,748 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
oil loe & engine rattly steel brake pipes rusting rear no plate discoloured o/s/r disc worn
steel brake pipes rusting o/s/r disc worn
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R837 VAO is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol 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 R837 VAO, 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 R837 VAO registered?
R837 VAO is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R837 VAO safe to buy?
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