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S181 AVK

1998 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,633 mi
Last recorded85,633 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS181 AVK
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2010 85,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front brake discs scorred on inner face?????

both front tyres showin g cracks in tread

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front exhaust bracket corroded

fuel filter corroded

fuel pipes showing corrosion

rear axle damper slightly leaking

unable to examine inner face of raer brake discs ???

underbody of vehicle showing surface rust

Pass 20 Jul 2009 81,625 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Jun 2008 77,124 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 72,293 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 64,512 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2005 58,573 miles

Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly 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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S181 AVK 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 100%.

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 S181 AVK, 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 S181 AVK registered?

S181 AVK is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S181 AVK safe to buy?

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