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R85 XOM

1998 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,043 mi
Last recorded88,043 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR85 XOM
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 88,043 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Aug 2010 86,892 miles

OSR BRAKE DISC CORRODED

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

Fail 29 Jul 2010 86,856 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

OSR BRAKE DISC CORRODED

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 83,386 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 80,673 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 76,201 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 71,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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R85 XOM is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Blue 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 R85 XOM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R85 XOM registered?

R85 XOM is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R85 XOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R85 XOM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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