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S355 ATE

1998 Ford Explorer

Red Lpg 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

101,244 mi
Last recorded101,244 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS355 ATE
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2007 101,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 May 2006 92,421 miles

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

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

bonnet struts defective

Fail 4 May 2006 91,807 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Bonnet doesnt stay up,o/s/r door doesnt open from outside

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

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

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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S355 ATE is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 S355 ATE, 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 S355 ATE registered?

S355 ATE is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S355 ATE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S355 ATE shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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