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V79 HLC

1999 Ford Explorer

Silver Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

76,835 mi
Last recorded76,835 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV79 HLC
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2010 76,835 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 76,835 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 70,584 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 61,581 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 61,581 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 49,424 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 49,424 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 41,061 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 40,973 miles

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

can not test brak. ball joints ,suspension steering movement excessiv

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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V79 HLC is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Silver with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V79 HLC, 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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What year was V79 HLC registered?

V79 HLC is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 14 October 1999.

Is V79 HLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V79 HLC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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