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S481 XOL

1998 Ford Explorer

Silver Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,790 mi
Last recorded96,790 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS481 XOL
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 96,790 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres starting to crack on outter sidewall

Pass 7 Jun 2011 94,907 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 91,587 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 86,694 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 84,016 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

hand brake low effort only 16%

Pass 4 Jun 2007 80,484 miles

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2007 80,484 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Unable to check wheel nuts covers fitted

Pass 18 May 2006 75,580 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 75,580 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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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S481 XOL is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S481 XOL, 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 S481 XOL registered?

S481 XOL is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S481 XOL safe to buy?

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