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R879 LSS

1998 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,690 mi
Last recorded105,690 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR879 LSS
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 105,690 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2011 100,560 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

all discs badly pitted

dif shocker leaking

e.m.light indicating fault

Pass 3 Jun 2010 93,621 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

e m light on

Pass 19 May 2009 87,302 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 84,738 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 80,075 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 80,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2006 2,150 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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R879 LSS is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Blue 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 R879 LSS, 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 R879 LSS registered?

R879 LSS is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R879 LSS safe to buy?

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