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T998 DVV

1999 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,730 mi
Last recorded103,730 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT998 DVV
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2011 103,730 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 103,667 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 101,157 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 97,920 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 90,725 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 90,707 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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T998 DVV is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T998 DVV, 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 T998 DVV registered?

T998 DVV is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 23 June 1999.

Is T998 DVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for T998 DVV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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