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S306 VWB

1998 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

165,754 mi
Last recorded165,754 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS306 VWB
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2011 165,754 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 152,977 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 141,263 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 135,902 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 122,781 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 107,560 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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S306 VWB is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Red 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 S306 VWB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S306 VWB registered?

S306 VWB is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S306 VWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S306 VWB shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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