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S390 TWC

1998 Ford Explorer

Black Petrol 4008cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,746 mi
Last recorded97,746 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Ford Explorer92,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS390 TWC
MakeFord
ModelExplorer
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,008cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 97,746 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 91,092 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 72,382 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 68,726 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 66,029 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 62,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

off side front wheel slight binding

Pass 2 May 2013 60,240 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiecy requirements only just met.

Pass 16 May 2012 58,835 miles

Handbrake efficiency only just met minimum requirements.

Raer brake discs are corroded on outer surface, but not sufficien tto seriously weeken component.

Fail 14 May 2012 58,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Handbrake efficiency only just met minimum requirements.

Raer brake discs are corroded on outer surface, but not sufficien tto seriously weeken component.

Pass 7 May 2011 58,296 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 58,296 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 57,069 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2009 55,506 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 55,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2007 54,088 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 54,088 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 52,038 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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S390 TWC is a 1998 Ford Explorer in Black with a 4,008cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1998 Ford Explorer models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 92,272 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 S390 TWC, 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 28 years old, this Ford Explorer is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S390 TWC is a 1998 Ford Explorer, first registered on 24 September 1998.

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