MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,670 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
brake pipes slightly rusty
light lift in the ns lower suspension ball joint
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
fuel low
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
fuel low
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Ford Explorer?
Based on 69,767 MOT tests across 7,490 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S388 SHK is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Red 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 S388 SHK, 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 S388 SHK registered?
S388 SHK is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S388 SHK safe to buy?
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