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V982 HFL

1999 Ford Explorer

Red Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,029 mi
Last recorded100,029 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV982 HFL
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2011 100,029 miles

brake tested by tapley meter

hand brake travel geting long close to excess

rear brake pads worn close to excess

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2010 84,956 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

mid and rear exhaust mounts are very special: consisting of steel cable

rear number plate water marked

Pass 31 Dec 2008 71,980 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2008 71,980 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 58,998 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2007 58,998 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 53,057 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 53,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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V982 HFL is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Red with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V982 HFL, 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 V982 HFL registered?

V982 HFL is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 8 October 1999.

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