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V83 GTW

1999 Ford Explorer

Blue Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,658 mi
Last recorded89,658 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV83 GTW
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2012 89,658 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 84,021 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 78,272 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 78,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 74,194 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Oct 2007 67,412 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 59,503 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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V83 GTW is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Blue with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 V83 GTW, 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 V83 GTW registered?

V83 GTW is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V83 GTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V83 GTW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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