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R92 LGA

1998 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,623 mi
Last recorded89,623 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR92 LGA
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 89,623 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 86,617 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light illuminating on dash

Pass 25 Feb 2012 83,870 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2012 83,626 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 79,894 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 74,898 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 71,621 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front imbalance 24%

Fail 19 Jan 2008 61,633 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 61,633 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 48,693 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2006 48,063 miles

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

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

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

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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R92 LGA is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R92 LGA, 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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R92 LGA is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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