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NIL 9288

1999 Ford Explorer

Green Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,106 mi
Last recorded134,106 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Ford Explorer89,255 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIL 9288
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 134,106 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 129,133 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 129,133 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 124,112 miles

both wiper blades starting to split

Pass 30 Jul 2009 120,638 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 117,547 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 114,693 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 114,693 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake pedal anti slip pad worn on edge

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

Pass 27 Jul 2006 112,186 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 112,186 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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NIL 9288 is a 1999 Ford Explorer in Green with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NIL 9288, 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 NIL 9288 registered?

NIL 9288 is a 1999 Ford Explorer, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is NIL 9288 safe to buy?

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