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S38 ATO

1998 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

120,669 mi
Last recorded120,669 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS38 ATO
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 120,669 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both outer body sills weak (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 117,537 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 112,634 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 106,904 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded From ABS pump to o/s/f flex (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 101,796 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 96,184 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 90,628 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 85,320 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 81,332 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 77,369 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 73,040 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 68,254 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 63,241 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 63,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 58,856 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 53,478 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 131,606 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005 43,916 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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S38 ATO is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S38 ATO, 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 S38 ATO registered?

S38 ATO is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 9 October 1998.

Is S38 ATO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S38 ATO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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