MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,616 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for RGR 14 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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