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R980 GGN

1998 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,869 mi
Last recorded123,869 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR980 GGN
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2013 123,869 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 120,753 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

centre rear exhaust box mountings broken

engine rattle of idle

long handbrake travel

osf tyre worn inner edge of tyre bald

slight movement of osf headlamp mount

slight play in lower front ball joints

tailpipe mount broken and repaired

wiper arm damage to windscreen zone b

Pass 16 Jun 2011 116,757 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 113,187 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

clonk from front no fault found,corrosion to suspension mounts/components,handbrake travel high

Pass 10 Feb 2009 104,714 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 94,294 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F Tyre inner edge worn

Pass 16 Jan 2007 78,733 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 78,733 miles

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

Battery insecure

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

outer sills covered

Fail 13 Jan 2006 62,737 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 62,737 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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R980 GGN is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R980 GGN, 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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R980 GGN is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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