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T690 NBV

1999 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,836 mi
Last recorded91,836 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT690 NBV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 91,836 miles

Front front shocker bushes in poor condition

Front suspension arm bushes in poor condition

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

Rear Rear leaf springs corroded

Rear rear leaf spring u bolts corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis corroeded (6.1.A.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 91,835 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front front shocker bushes in poor condition

Front suspension arm bushes in poor condition

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

Rear Rear leaf springs corroded

Rear rear leaf spring u bolts corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis corroeded (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 91,828 miles

Endfloat within rear axle

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front - rear brake pipe corroded

Front and rear shock absorbers corroded

Front brake pipe and ferules corroded

O/s/r hub shaft seal leaking

Pass 15 Jun 2013 80,747 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2013 80,737 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 78,196 miles

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

nearside front wiper blade split

slight blow from center exhaust

steering column uj gaitor split

Pass 15 Feb 2011 75,003 miles

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

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

slight blow from centre exhaust

Fail 14 Feb 2011 75,003 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

slight blow from centre exhaust

Pass 11 Sep 2009 71,226 miles

front number plate cracked but secure

lower steering columm u/j gaiter split

Fail 11 Sep 2009 71,226 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

front number plate cracked but secure

lower steering columm u/j gaiter split

Fail 18 May 2009 70,172 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 64,738 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 64,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 57,812 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 53,043 miles

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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T690 NBV is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T690 NBV, 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.

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T690 NBV is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 25 March 1999.

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