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R9 NWT

1997 Ford Explorer

Purple Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,739 mi
Last recorded81,739 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Ford Explorer95,460 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 NWT
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2010 81,739 miles

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

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

Oil leak

airbag light on

engine warning light on

rear brakes have a slight bind

Fail 2 Feb 2010 81,703 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

airbag light on

rear brakes have a slight bind

Pass 12 Mar 2009 74,977 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2009 74,475 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 63,474 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 54,965 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 48,846 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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R9 NWT is a 1997 Ford Explorer in Purple with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 95,460 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 R9 NWT, 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 29 years old, this Ford Explorer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R9 NWT registered?

R9 NWT is a 1997 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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