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R868 FAV

1998 Ford Explorer

White Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,382 mi
Last recorded86,382 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR868 FAV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 31 May 2016 86,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Three Exhaust brackets broken but the system is still adequately supported

Pass 15 Jun 2015 85,104 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 83,270 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 80,551 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 75,132 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 70,028 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 65,789 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 62,203 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 58,273 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 54,552 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 48,331 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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R868 FAV is a 1998 Ford Explorer in White with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FAV, 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 FAV registered?

R868 FAV is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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