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R93 LPD

1998 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,438 mi
Last recorded137,438 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR93 LPD
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 137,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 19 Sep 2024 135,020 miles

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

slight corrosion in parts

Pass 23 Sep 2023 130,916 miles

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

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 27 Sep 2022 126,685 miles

corrosion present under vehicle and lower insteps corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2015 123,901 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 121,914 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 112,445 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 100,841 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 93,783 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 85,323 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 85,323 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 75,992 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 75,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 65,203 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 64,595 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 64,595 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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R93 LPD is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R93 LPD, 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 R93 LPD registered?

R93 LPD is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R93 LPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R93 LPD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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