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S271 OPX

1998 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,552 mi
Last recorded83,552 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS271 OPX
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2018 83,552 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking Pipe burst. (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both from brake master cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust hangers corroded.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides. Recommend attention soon. (3.6.B.4e)

General under body corrosion.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded All. (2.3.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both sides. (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 83,227 miles

Bonnet struts week.

Central Exhaust hangers snapped.

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

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

General under body corrosion.

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both. (2.7.2a)

Small chips in windscreen.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four. (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 83,227 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet struts week.

Central Exhaust hangers snapped.

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

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

General under body corrosion.

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both. (2.7.2a)

Small chips in windscreen.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four. (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 82,813 miles

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

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

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

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

bonnet struts are weak and don't hold bonnet open

exhaust hangers snapped on middle section but still supporting exhaust

Fail 25 Nov 2015 82,813 miles

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

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

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

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

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

bonnet struts are weak and don't hold bonnet open

exhaust hangers snapped on middle section but still supporting exhaust

Pass 28 Mar 2014 82,585 miles

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

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

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

centre exh sys mounts rusted free sys still supported

Fail 26 Mar 2014 82,585 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

centre exh sys mounts rusted free sys still supported

Pass 5 Oct 2012 81,289 miles

general surface corrosion to underside.

nearside front and both rear brakes binding slightly.

Fail 4 Oct 2012 81,288 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

general surface corrosion to underside.

nearside front and both rear brakes binding slightly.

Pass 25 Jun 2010 81,272 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 81,013 miles

full exhaust system showing signs of wear

rear and front brake discs slightly pitted

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2007 80,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front no plate loose

Fail 6 Nov 2007 80,919 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front no plate loose

Pass 1 Nov 2006 77,107 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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S271 OPX is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S271 OPX, 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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S271 OPX is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 14 September 1998.

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