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R882 ORG

1998 Ford Explorer

Grey Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,180 mi
Last recorded68,180 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR882 ORG
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2016 68,180 miles

Air suspension accumulator inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement o /s/ rear (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail all area marked for corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail all marked areas for corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and rear chassis rails and all marked areas (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket fractured (2.4.B.6b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 6 May 2016 67,997 miles

Brake servo damaged and its function is impaired abs fault pedal not normal reaction (3.6.A.2c)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cats and box leaking (7.1.2)

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) both (2.4.B.4)

sill corrosion around both steps

Pass 7 May 2015 65,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 May 2015 65,738 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 May 2014 64,053 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

intermitant noise and feedback when pressing foot brake

Fail 5 Feb 2014 63,862 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Air suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

brake pedel accessive movement (noise) on stoppng

Pass 6 Dec 2012 61,007 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 61,007 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 60,359 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 57,729 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

Pass 6 Aug 2010 52,753 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 52,753 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 49,580 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 49,571 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 47,222 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 47,222 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 44,782 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 40,402 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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R882 ORG is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Grey with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R882 ORG, 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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R882 ORG is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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