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S137 RHL

1998 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,619 mi
Last recorded84,619 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2007
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS137 RHL
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2007 84,619 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

all tyres starting to perish

all underside of car starting to corode

brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 28 Jun 2007 84,615 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

all tyres starting to perish

brake pipes covered in grease

n/s/r tyre worn on both edges soon needs changing

Pass 29 Jun 2006 75,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn slighty more on inside edge

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

slight signs of wear in both inner rack joints

Fail 20 Jun 2006 75,582 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipe front to rear covered by spring,cannot fully inspect

front tyres worn on inside edges

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

slight play in inner rack joints

Pass 29 Jun 2005 66,401 miles

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

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

slight end float in rear hubs

Fail 28 Jun 2005 66,268 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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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S137 RHL is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S137 RHL, 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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S137 RHL is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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