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S267 RNE

1998 Ford Explorer

Purple Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,233 mi
Last recorded94,233 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS267 RNE
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2012 94,233 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front anti roll bar bushes worn

front metal brake pipes corroded

n/s/f tyre almost through to cord

power steering pipes corroded by steering rack

rear discs corroded

rear fuel pipes and brake pipes corroded

rear pads getting low

towbar socket insecure inop

Pass 18 Jan 2011 91,435 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 7 Jan 2010 84,866 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear shackles rusty

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

front and rear brake pipes starting to corrode

slight play in rear half shafts

unable to test lower sills

Fail 5 Jan 2010 84,866 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear shackles rusty

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

front and rear brake pipes starting to corrode

slight play in rear half shafts

unable to test lower sills

Pass 11 Dec 2008 77,869 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 72,518 miles

handbrake travel long

rear brake pipes rusty front brake pipes n/s and o/s rusty

Fail 7 Jan 2008 72,518 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

handbrake travel long

rear brake pipes rusty front brake pipes n/s and o/s rusty

Pass 4 Jan 2007 67,024 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s rear hub slight play

n/s rear o/s rear tyres perished and o/s front

Pass 9 Jan 2006

both rear and both front brake pipes signs rust

exhaust system rusty

n/s front tyre low

Fail 9 Jan 2006 60,437 miles

Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

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

both rear brake pipes signs rust both front brake pipes signs rust

exhaust signs rust

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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S267 RNE is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Purple with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S267 RNE, 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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S267 RNE is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 21 October 1998.

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