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S362 TBA

1998 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,129 mi
Last recorded111,129 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS362 TBA
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2009 111,129 miles

Travel in handbrake.

Both front wiper blades split.

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside front light lens cracked.

Offside rear shock absorber slightly damp.

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Slight movement in both front lower ball joints.

Pass 19 Mar 2009 109,186 miles

Front discs pitted on inner edge.

Handbrake high.

Headbrake reading low.

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Rear wiper blade split.

Fail 19 Mar 2009 109,186 miles

Front discs pitted on inner edge.

Handbrake high.

Headbrake reading low.

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Rear wiper blade split.

Fail 17 Mar 2008 106,343 miles

Handbrake high

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Play in both steering arms

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Mar 2008 106,343 miles

Handbrake high

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Play in both steering arms

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Apr 2007 101,771 miles

Handbrake travel high

Pass 29 Mar 2006 94,977 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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S362 TBA is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S362 TBA, 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 S362 TBA registered?

S362 TBA is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 4 November 1998.

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