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S441 DAR

1998 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

160,259 mi
Last recorded160,259 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS441 DAR
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 160,259 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

light mist of oil rear diff

rear exhaust in rusty condition

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 21 Mar 2016 151,030 miles

slight bind to rear brakes

Fail 14 Apr 2014 151,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2014 151,005 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2010 146,803 miles

Both front discs slightly pitted

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 146,803 miles

Both front discs slightly pitted

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 144,357 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2009 144,354 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Battery insecure

Brake pedal anti slip rubber wearing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2008 142,851 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

slight play n/s and o/s steering rack

Pass 21 Apr 2008 142,851 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

slight play n/s and o/s steering rack

Pass 19 Apr 2007 136,908 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 136,579 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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S441 DAR is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S441 DAR, 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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S441 DAR is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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