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S319 RLC

1998 Ford Explorer

Purple Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

53,833 mi
Last recorded53,833 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS319 RLC
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 53,833 miles

BONNET STRUTS INOPERATIVE

CENTRE LAP BELT NOT CHECKED

FRONT TO REAR CHASSIS HEAVILY CORRODED

FRONT WIPER BLADES DETERIORATED

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

HANDBRAKE EFFICIENCY LOW

LOWER NON OBLIGATORY LIGHTS INSECURE DISCONNECTING

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

REAR LEAF SPRING HANGERS HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 30 Jan 2015 51,602 miles

BONNET STRUTS WEAK DO NOT SUPPORT WEIGHT OF BONNET.

EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAVILY CORRODED

FRONT FOG LIGHTS IN POOR CONDITION CORRODED

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

OFFSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE MECHANISM MINIMUM MOEMENT RECOMMEND REPAIR/ADJUSTMENT

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

UNDERSIDE CHASSIS HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 8 Jan 2014 48,505 miles

various underbody corrosion

Fail 3 Jan 2014 48,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

various underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2012 44,406 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroded

o/s/front brake pipe corroded

self leveling suspension valve/sensor bent damaged

various vehicle underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2011 41,817 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 41,817 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 38,484 miles

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

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

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

various light corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Sep 2009 35,787 miles

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

o/s/front brake pipe in poor condition

Fail 10 Sep 2009 35,787 miles

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

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

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

o/s/front brake pipe in poor condition

Pass 6 Sep 2008 32,405 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER SURFACES IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 14 Aug 2007 29,580 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 27,128 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 24,573 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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S319 RLC is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Purple with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S319 RLC, 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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S319 RLC is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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