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S129 SNP

1998 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

118,743 mi
Last recorded118,743 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS129 SNP
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 118,743 miles

Front cross member on body and mount areas corroded heavily

advise play in upper suspension arm bushes and nearside lower ball joint minor play

brake and fuel lines corroding

brake pads look worn strong advise inspection

parking brake long travel

rear chassis corroded

slight corrosion rear inner arches and sills slight corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2015 114,203 miles

Chassis corroded

Oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2015 114,119 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Chassis corroded

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2014 113,320 miles

slight underbody corrsion

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 112,025 miles

both rear leaf spring shackles corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2011 109,655 miles

Oil leak

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

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2010 106,140 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 98,813 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2008 91,117 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edge

general underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2007 81,657 miles

exhaust corroded

long handbrake travel

Pass 11 Jul 2006 74,529 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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S129 SNP is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 S129 SNP, 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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S129 SNP is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S129 SNP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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