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S92 RGC

1999 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,972 mi
Last recorded131,972 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2009
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS92 RGC
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2009 131,972 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear chassis and spring hangers slightly corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2009 131,972 miles

Battery insecure

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear chassis and spring hangers slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2008 122,448 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Hand brake performance low.

Fail 5 Jul 2008 122,448 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Hand brake performance low.

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 119,094 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 119,085 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 107,232 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 107,232 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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S92 RGC is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 89,255 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 S92 RGC, 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 27 years old, this Ford Explorer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S92 RGC registered?

S92 RGC is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S92 RGC safe to buy?

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