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R896 OWT

1998 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,219 mi
Last recorded119,219 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR896 OWT
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 119,219 miles

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 118,525 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 116,666 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre-slight wear to inner edge.

Fail 28 Aug 2014 116,666 miles

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre slight wear to inner edge.

Pass 13 Sep 2013 114,161 miles

Nearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 110,848 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 110,847 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 105,774 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 91,535 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 81,148 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 81,143 miles

Nearside Lower Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 76,753 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 60,607 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 54,271 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 47,090 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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R896 OWT is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R896 OWT, 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 R896 OWT registered?

R896 OWT is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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