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R982 XTP

1998 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

125,202 mi
Last recorded125,202 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR982 XTP
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 125,202 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension lamp on

Fail 31 Oct 2018 125,201 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Hand Brake (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension lamp on

Pass 23 Oct 2017 120,695 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion FRONT(Body mount) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion FRONT (Body mount) (6.1.B.2)

Rear seats folded down

Fail 19 Oct 2017 120,691 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion FRONT(Body mount) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion FRONT (Body mount) (6.1.B.2)

Rear seats folded down

Pass 3 Nov 2016 116,870 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 116,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 114,875 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 110,296 miles

front shockabsorbers soft

power steering pressure seems low

Fail 27 Oct 2014 110,226 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front shockabsorbers soft

power steering pressure seems low

Pass 5 Nov 2013 106,790 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 106,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Fail 19 Oct 2012 102,627 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

bonnet stays worn

Pass 19 Oct 2012 102,627 miles

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

bonnet stays worn

Pass 19 Oct 2011 99,648 miles

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

power steering pressure limited

rear mount to centre exhaust box corroded

slight binding to rear brakes

Pass 14 Oct 2010 97,914 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 97,896 miles

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

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

power steering fluid pressure low

Pass 31 Oct 2009 93,124 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 93,101 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 85,845 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 78,464 miles

rear break pipe from nearside rear break to offside rear break slightly corroded

slight play from nearside front lower ball joint

steering uj boot split

Pass 27 Oct 2006 71,432 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

power steering pipes corroded

rear exhaust mount starting to break up

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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R982 XTP is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R982 XTP, 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 R982 XTP registered?

R982 XTP is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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