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R934 XPV

1998 Ford Explorer

Purple Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,253 mi
Last recorded130,253 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR934 XPV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 130,253 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2024 129,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 14 Dec 2023 129,177 miles

Both inner sills corroded but not major

Pass 20 Dec 2022 128,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO FLEXI AXLE SURFACE RUST (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security AND OUTER SILLS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 9 Dec 2021 127,638 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 127,272 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Jun 2019 126,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 126,020 miles

Front Inner steering guitter detararating

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 123,912 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 121,154 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 121,154 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 118,817 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 117,977 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 112,032 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 112,014 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 109,039 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 106,610 miles

front brake pipes covered in protector unable to verify condition.

Pass 18 Jun 2010 102,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 102,280 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 95,786 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 89,137 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 89,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2007 80,060 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 69,053 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2006 69,053 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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R934 XPV is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Purple with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 R934 XPV, 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 R934 XPV registered?

R934 XPV is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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