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RGR 14

1998 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,616 mi
Last recorded146,616 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2007
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGR 14
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2007 146,616 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 146,612 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Jan 2006 130,374 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 130,374 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front brake discs have reduced surface area due to corrosion

both front lower swivels have free play when tested with vehicle raised

rear wiper is inoperative/ arm is missing

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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RGR 14 is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RGR 14, 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 RGR 14 registered?

RGR 14 is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 4 September 1998.

Is RGR 14 safe to buy?

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