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S358 SAR

1998 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,161 mi
Last recorded91,161 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2007
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS358 SAR
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2007 91,161 miles

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

rear no plate deteriating

travel in hand brake

Pass 24 Oct 2006 81,645 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 70,698 miles

Dust boot covering universal joint on steering shaft split.

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2005 70,631 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Dust boot covering universal joint on steering shaft split.

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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S358 SAR is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S358 SAR, 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 S358 SAR registered?

S358 SAR is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S358 SAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S358 SAR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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