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R916 YBJ

1997 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,126 mi
Last recorded137,126 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2006
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR916 YBJ
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 19 Oct 2006 137,126 miles

Brake pedal rubber is worn.

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

It is difficult to fully asses the vehicles metal brake pipes as they have a thin wire covering.

Middle and Rear exhaust are heavily corroded.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight play in LOWER steering column bush and steering column universal joint.

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 127,383 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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R916 YBJ is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 R916 YBJ, 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 R916 YBJ registered?

R916 YBJ is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R916 YBJ safe to buy?

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