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R899 KUB

1997 Ford Explorer

Grey Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,625 mi
Last recorded104,625 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR899 KUB
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2008 104,625 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 98,165 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 98,117 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 90,997 miles

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

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

nearside front outer wheelarch cover is damaged

nearside mirror glass is missing

offside front axle to driveshaft oil seal is leaking

Fail 14 Dec 2005 90,997 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

dampness on nearside rear backplate around outer axle seal

nearside front outer wheelarch cover is damaged

nearside mirror glass is missing

offside front axle to driveshaft oil seal is leaking

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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R899 KUB is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Grey with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 95,460 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 R899 KUB, 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 29 years old, this Ford Explorer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R899 KUB registered?

R899 KUB is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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