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S138 LRY

1998 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,700 mi
Last recorded89,700 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS138 LRY
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 89,700 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine warning light stays on

Fail 9 Nov 2017 89,697 miles

Front Lower Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine warning light stays on

Pass 19 Sep 2016 76,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Fail 19 Sep 2016 76,608 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

Pass 17 Sep 2015 67,561 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 67,542 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill rear of (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill rear of (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid inop (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 66,044 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 65,457 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 64,567 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 63,534 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 62,229 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 60,876 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 59,036 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 59,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 55,026 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges still legal

Pass 16 Aug 2006 50,882 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 46,470 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 46,470 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S138 LRY is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S138 LRY, 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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S138 LRY is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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