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R261 JAR

1998 Ford Expedition

White Petrol 4600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,968 mi
Last recorded98,968 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Ford Expedition124,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR261 JAR
MakeFord
ModelExpedition
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 25 May 2011 98,968 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 97,826 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 84,217 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2007 81,426 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 79,847 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Expedition?

Based on 1,569 MOT tests across 238 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
4,712
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
238
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 54
position lamp(s) not working 39
Brake pipe excessively corroded 39
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 35
Direction indicator incorrect colour 32
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R261 JAR is a 1998 Ford Expedition in White with a 4,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Ford Expedition models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 124,106 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Expedition fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R261 JAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Expedition typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Expedition is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R261 JAR registered?

R261 JAR is a 1998 Ford Expedition, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R261 JAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R261 JAR shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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