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S310 AGU

1998 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,170 mi
Last recorded72,170 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS310 AGU
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2011 72,170 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 72,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 69,249 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 65,325 miles

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

all tyres perished

front suspension corroded

unable to check brake pipes due to a spring type covering fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2010 65,321 miles

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

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

all tyres perished

front suspension corroded

unable to check brake pipes due to a spring type covering fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2009 62,529 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 62,529 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 60,058 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 55,478 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 52,740 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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S310 AGU is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S310 AGU, 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 S310 AGU registered?

S310 AGU is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S310 AGU safe to buy?

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