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VIL 9731

1988 Ford Explorer

White Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,529 mi
Last recorded51,529 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIL 9731
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2008 51,529 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 51,529 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 49,776 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 49,756 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 47,459 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 47,459 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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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VIL 9731 is a 1988 Ford Explorer in White with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VIL 9731, 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 38 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 VIL 9731 registered?

VIL 9731 is a 1988 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is VIL 9731 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIL 9731 shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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