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R868 CND

1998 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,602 mi
Last recorded109,602 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR868 CND
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2011 109,602 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2010 107,229 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 107,227 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 104,565 miles

Offside hand brake lower effort.

Pass 25 Oct 2008 102,937 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 102,937 miles

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

rear hub seals leaking possibly onto handbrake shoes

vehicle pulls to right slightly under braking

Pass 10 Oct 2007 91,606 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

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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R868 CND is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R868 CND, 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 R868 CND registered?

R868 CND is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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